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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, third from right, meets with Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti, fourth from left, at the Pentagon, June 27, 2014, following an honor cordon welcome. Both leaders met to discuss matters of mutual concern.

DEFENSE MEETING

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, third from right, meets with Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti, fourth from left, at the Pentagon, June 27, 2014, following an honor cordon welcome. Both leaders met to discuss matters of mutual concern.

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