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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Navy Secretary John H. Dalton, with his wife, Margaret, announces his intended December resignation. "To have worn the uniform of the U.S. Navy for 12 years, then later come back and serve as secretary of the Navy is the best job in government," Dalton said. He made the announcement June 8 at the Pentagon. Navy Photo

Navy Secretary John H. Dalton, with his wife, Margaret, announces his intended December resignation. "To have worn the uniform of the U.S. Navy for 12 years, then later come back and serve as secretary of the Navy is the best job in government," Dalton said. He made the announcement June 8 at the Pentagon. Navy Photo

Navy Secretary John H. Dalton, with his wife, Margaret, announces his intended December resignation. "To have worn the uniform of the U.S. Navy for 12 years, then later come back and serve as secretary of the Navy is the best job in government," Dalton said. He made the announcement June 8 at the Pentagon. Navy Photo

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