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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses summer interns from the Department of Defense in the Pentagon auditorium, July 15, 2009. The interns, mainly college students, but also including some active duty military personnel, are working in department offices throughout the Washington, D. C. metropolitan area. After introductory remarks, Gates answered questions for almost an hour.

SUMMER INTERNS

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses summer interns from the Department of Defense in the Pentagon auditorium, July 15, 2009. The interns, mainly college students, but also including some active duty military personnel, are working in department offices throughout the Washington, D. C. metropolitan area. After introductory remarks, Gates answered questions for almost an hour.

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