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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Michael G. Vickers, left, with his wife Melana at his side, takes the oath of office from Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, Oct. 18, 2007, to become the new assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low intensity conflict.

OATH OF OFFICE

Michael G. Vickers, left, with his wife Melana at his side, takes the oath of office from Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, Oct. 18, 2007, to become the new assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low intensity conflict.

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