WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: By David Vergun For decades, the Defense Department and State Department have partnered on the professional exchange program known as the International Visitor Leadership Program, which brings current and emerging foreign leaders to the United States to engage with federal, state and local government agencies, as well as the private sector and non-government organizations. The best-in-class program offers many par  more