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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, center left, and some of his senior advisors meet with Estonian Defense Minister Jaak Aaviksoo, second from right, and a delegation from Estonia at the Pentagon, Nov. 3, 2009.

PENTAGON MEETING

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, center left, and some of his senior advisors meet with Estonian Defense Minister Jaak Aaviksoo, second from right, and a delegation from Estonia at the Pentagon, Nov. 3, 2009.

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