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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and a soldier look out of the tailgate of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter over Afghanistan.

Mattis Flies Over Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis flies over Afghanistan, Sept. 27, 2017. Mattis testified before Congress Oct. 30 on the Authorizations for Use of Military Force, the authorities under which the U.S. engages in the fight against terrorism. DoD photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Jette Carr

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Tags: JIm Mattis, SecDef, Afghanistan

Photo by: Jette Carr | VIRIN: 170927-D-GY869-0160.JPG

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