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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel welcomes Australian Defense Minister Stephen Smith to the Pentagon, May 21, 2013. The two met to discuss issues of mutual interest.

HAGEL WELCOMES SMITH

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel welcomes Australian Defense Minister Stephen Smith to the Pentagon, May 21, 2013. The two met to discuss issues of mutual interest.

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