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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates arrives in Amman, Jordan, April 16, 2007. He is greeted by Jordanian General Khaled Jamil al-Sarayah, chairman of defense, and members of the U.S. Embassy.

GATES IN JORDAN

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates arrives in Amman, Jordan, April 16, 2007. He is greeted by Jordanian General Khaled Jamil al-Sarayah, chairman of defense, and members of the U.S. Embassy.

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