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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates (2nd from right), hosts a Pentagon meeting on July 23, 2007, with Colombian Minister of Defense Juan Manuel Santos (right, near-side of table).

PENTAGON MEETING

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates (2nd from right), hosts a Pentagon meeting on July 23, 2007, with Colombian Minister of Defense Juan Manuel Santos (right, near-side of table).

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