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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Israeli military women stand in formation during an honor cordon ceremony for U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates in Tel Aviv, Israel, April, 18, 2007. Gates is in Israel to meet with Israeli leaders including Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to discuss the Middle East conflict.

Israeli military women stand in formation during an honor cordon ceremony for U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates in Tel Aviv, Israel, April, 18, 2007. Gates is in Israel to meet with Israeli leaders including Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to discuss the Middle East conflict.

Israeli military women stand in formation during an honor cordon ceremony for U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates in Tel Aviv, Israel, April, 18, 2007. Gates is in Israel to meet with Israeli leaders including Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to discuss the Middle East conflict.

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