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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, center right, is escorted by Larry Adkison, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial superintendent, during a brief visit to the largest American military cemetery abroad while in Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009.

CEMETERY VISIT

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, center right, is escorted by Larry Adkison, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial superintendent, during a brief visit to the largest American military cemetery abroad while in Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009.

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