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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Czech President Vaclav Klaus (left) through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on March 9, 2007. Gates and Klaus will meet to discuss a range of bilateral security issues.

Secretary Gates escorts Czech President Vaclav Klaus into the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Czech President Vaclav Klaus (left) through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on March 9, 2007. Gates and Klaus will meet to discuss a range of bilateral security issues.

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