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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (center) meets with Army Non- Commissioned Officers after a breakfast meeting at Ft. Belvoir, Va., on March 1, 2007. Gates delivered brief remarks and then addressed questions and concerns from the troops.

Secretary Gates meets with Army Non- Commissioned Officers.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (center) meets with Army Non- Commissioned Officers after a breakfast meeting at Ft. Belvoir, Va., on March 1, 2007. Gates delivered brief remarks and then addressed questions and concerns from the troops.

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