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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Panamanian President Martin Torrijos (left) through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on Feb. 16, 2007. Gates will host Torrijos for a working lunch during which they will discuss a variety of regional security issues.

Secretary Gates escorts Panamanian President Martin Torrijos into the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Panamanian President Martin Torrijos (left) through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on Feb. 16, 2007. Gates will host Torrijos for a working lunch during which they will discuss a variety of regional security issues.

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