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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Robert M. Gates addresses the audience as President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney look on during his oath of office ceremony in the Pentagon on Dec. 18, 2006.

Robert M. Gates addresses the audience.

Robert M. Gates addresses the audience as President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney look on during his oath of office ceremony in the Pentagon on Dec. 18, 2006.

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