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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates walk out onto the field to participate in the coin toss prior to the start of the Navy vs. Notre Dame football game in Baltimore, Nov. 15, 2008.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates walk out onto the field to participate in the coin toss prior to the start of the Navy vs. Notre Dame football game in Baltimore, Nov. 15, 2008.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates walk out onto the field to participate in the coin toss prior to the start of the Navy vs. Notre Dame football game in Baltimore, Nov. 15, 2008.

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