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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with Billie and Sam Bennett, daughter and grandson of U.S. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, prior to his swearing in ceremony as the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon, Aug. 31, 2007.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with Billie and Sam Bennett, daughter and grandson of U.S. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, prior to his swearing in ceremony as the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon, Aug. 31, 2007.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with Billie and Sam Bennett, daughter and grandson of U.S. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, prior to his swearing in ceremony as the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon, Aug. 31, 2007.

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