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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

President George W. Bush (left) watches as Robert M. Gates (2nd from left) is administered the oath of office as the 22nd secretary of defense by Vice President Dick Cheney (right) at a ceremony in the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on Dec. 18, 2006. Gates’ wife Becky held the Bible for her husband during the ceremony.

President George W. Bush watches as Robert M. Gates is administered the oath of office.

President George W. Bush (left) watches as Robert M. Gates (2nd from left) is administered the oath of office as the 22nd secretary of defense by Vice President Dick Cheney (right) at a ceremony in the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on Dec. 18, 2006. Gates’ wife Becky held the Bible for her husband during the ceremony.

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