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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta greets a member of the Turkish army in Ankara, Turkey, Dec. 15, 2011. Panetta spoke with the Turkish Defense Minister Ismet Yilmaz about common security challenges facing both nations.

TURKISH GREETING

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta greets a member of the Turkish army in Ankara, Turkey, Dec. 15, 2011. Panetta spoke with the Turkish Defense Minister Ismet Yilmaz about common security challenges facing both nations.

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