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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, left at top of stairs, hosts an armed forces full honor arrival ceremony at the Pentagon for visiting Russian Minister of Defense Anatoly Serdykov, right. The two defense leaders will hold meetings throughout the day on a variety of bilateral security issues.

ARRIVAL CEREMONY

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, left at top of stairs, hosts an armed forces full honor arrival ceremony at the Pentagon for visiting Russian Minister of Defense Anatoly Serdykov, right. The two defense leaders will hold meetings throughout the day on a variety of bilateral security issues.

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