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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, second on left, meets with New Zealand Defense Minister Jonathan Coleman, second on right, at the Pentagon, June 19, 2012. U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, far left, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined Panetta. The defense leaders discussed issues of mutual concern.

DEFENSE DISCUSSIONS

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, second on left, meets with New Zealand Defense Minister Jonathan Coleman, second on right, at the Pentagon, June 19, 2012. U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, far left, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined Panetta. The defense leaders discussed issues of mutual concern.

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