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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates (right) speaks with Secretary of State for Defense of the United Kingdom Desmond Browne during the NATO Defense Ministerial in Seville, Spain, on Feb. 8, 2007. Gates and other NATO defense ministers are meeting informally in Seville to freely discuss key issues concerning the alliance.

Secretary Gates speaks with Secretary of State for Defense of the United Kingdom.

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates (right) speaks with Secretary of State for Defense of the United Kingdom Desmond Browne during the NATO Defense Ministerial in Seville, Spain, on Feb. 8, 2007. Gates and other NATO defense ministers are meeting informally in Seville to freely discuss key issues concerning the alliance.

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