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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

From left, Marine Lt. Gen. Richard S. Kramlich, director of the Marine Corps staff, Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates prepare to receive honors during the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 27, 2008.

From left, Marine Lt. Gen. Richard S. Kramlich, director of the Marine Corps staff, Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates prepare to receive honors during the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 27, 2008.

From left, Marine Lt. Gen. Richard S. Kramlich, director of the Marine Corps staff, Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates prepare to receive honors during the evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., June 27, 2008.

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