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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Canadian Minister of National Defence Gordon O'Connor (left) through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon for a meeting on Jan. 23, 2007. Gates and O’Connor will discuss a wide range of international security issues.

Secretary Gates escorts Canadian Minister of National Defence Gordon O'Connor into the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Canadian Minister of National Defence Gordon O'Connor (left) through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon for a meeting on Jan. 23, 2007. Gates and O’Connor will discuss a wide range of international security issues.

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