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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

President George W. Bush is greeted by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Alvarez during his arrival at the Newport News/Williamsburg International airport in Newport News, Va., on Feb. 3, 2007. Alvarez was selected along with nine other military personnel to greet the president.

President George W. Bush is greeted by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Alvarez.

President George W. Bush is greeted by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Alvarez during his arrival at the Newport News/Williamsburg International airport in Newport News, Va., on Feb. 3, 2007. Alvarez was selected along with nine other military personnel to greet the president.

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