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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Chilean Defense Minister Jaime Ravinet, left, meets with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right foreground, at the Pentagon, Sept. 24, 2010. The State Department interpreter is on hand at center.

PENTAGON MEETING

Chilean Defense Minister Jaime Ravinet, left, meets with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right foreground, at the Pentagon, Sept. 24, 2010. The State Department interpreter is on hand at center.

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