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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Royal Danish troops give Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates an honors salute at the Royal Lifeguard Barracks in Copenhagen, Denmark, April. 1, 2008. Gates is in Copenhagen to discuss defense issues with Danish officials.

DANISH SALUTE

Royal Danish troops give Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates an honors salute at the Royal Lifeguard Barracks in Copenhagen, Denmark, April. 1, 2008. Gates is in Copenhagen to discuss defense issues with Danish officials.

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