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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith, left, meets with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right foreground, at the Pentagon, Sept. 28, 2009. Australian Deputy Chief of Staff Andrew Dempster, center, also participated in the talks to discuss a range of bilateral security issues.

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Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith, left, meets with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right foreground, at the Pentagon, Sept. 28, 2009. Australian Deputy Chief of Staff Andrew Dempster, center, also participated in the talks to discuss a range of bilateral security issues.

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