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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates, far left, and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. James E, Cartwright, far right, walk with U.S. Sen. John Warner, center, and his wife, Jeannie, during a military parade in honor of Warner's retirement at Whipple Field, Ft. Myer, Va., Sept. 24, 2008.

RETIRING WALK

Defense Secretary Robert Gates, far left, and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. James E, Cartwright, far right, walk with U.S. Sen. John Warner, center, and his wife, Jeannie, during a military parade in honor of Warner's retirement at Whipple Field, Ft. Myer, Va., Sept. 24, 2008.

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