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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, right, participated in a meeting with Tunisian Defense Minister Rachid Sabbagh, second from left, and U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter, second from right, at the Pentagon, May 28, 2013. The three leaders met to discuss issues of mutual importance.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, right, participated in a meeting with Tunisian Defense Minister Rachid Sabbagh, second from left, and U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter, second from right, at the Pentagon, May 28, 2013. The three leaders met to discuss issues of mutual importance.

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