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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks with newly selected Air Force brigadier generals and senior executive service personnel at the Senior Leader Course at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 27, 2012.

AIR FORCE SPEECH

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks with newly selected Air Force brigadier generals and senior executive service personnel at the Senior Leader Course at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 27, 2012.

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