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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

British Defense Minister Liam Fox, center, meets with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right foreground, at the Pentagon, May 24, 2011. Under discussion are a range of security issues of mutual interest to both nations including the current situation in Libya. Joining Fox are British Defense Attache Air Vice Marshal Mike Harwood, left, and Will Jessett, minister of defence material.

SECURITY MEETING

British Defense Minister Liam Fox, center, meets with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right foreground, at the Pentagon, May 24, 2011. Under discussion are a range of security issues of mutual interest to both nations including the current situation in Libya. Joining Fox are British Defense Attache Air Vice Marshal Mike Harwood, left, and Will Jessett, minister of defence material.

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