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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (2nd from left) hosts a luncheon meeting in the Pentagon with Turkish Minister of National Defense Vecdi Gonul (right) on Jan. 26, 2007. Among those participating in the talks are Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace (left), U.S. Marine Corps, and (3rd from left) Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Eric Edelman.

Secretary Gates hosts a luncheon meeting with Turkish Minister of National Defense Vecdi Gonul.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (2nd from left) hosts a luncheon meeting in the Pentagon with Turkish Minister of National Defense Vecdi Gonul (right) on Jan. 26, 2007. Among those participating in the talks are Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace (left), U.S. Marine Corps, and (3rd from left) Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Eric Edelman.

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