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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates observes while a Marine drill instructor trains recruits on the Combat Conditioning Field, Marine Corp Recruit Depot in San Diego, Aug. 13, 2010.

SAND AND DUST

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates observes while a Marine drill instructor trains recruits on the Combat Conditioning Field, Marine Corp Recruit Depot in San Diego, Aug. 13, 2010.

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