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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A joint honor guard salutes U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates as he dedicates a wreath to the fallen American servicemembers at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009.

A joint honor guard salutes U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates as he dedicates a wreath to the fallen American servicemembers at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009.

A joint honor guard salutes U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates as he dedicates a wreath to the fallen American servicemembers at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009.

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