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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, meets with Norwegian Defense Minister Grete Faremo, right, at the Pentagon, Oct. 27, 2010. Faremo's team includes Norway's Ambassador to the United States Wegger Strommen, second from right. The leaders were expected to discuss a range of bilateral security issues.

PENTAGON MEETING

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, meets with Norwegian Defense Minister Grete Faremo, right, at the Pentagon, Oct. 27, 2010. Faremo's team includes Norway's Ambassador to the United States Wegger Strommen, second from right. The leaders were expected to discuss a range of bilateral security issues.

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