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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

070308-D-2987S-004 Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (rights) escorts Lebanese Minister of Defense Elias Murr (left) through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on Mar. 8, 2007. Gates and Murr will meet to discuss defense issues of mutual interest.

Secretary Gates escorts Lebanese Minister of Defense Elias Murr into the Pentagon.

070308-D-2987S-004 Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (rights) escorts Lebanese Minister of Defense Elias Murr (left) through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on Mar. 8, 2007. Gates and Murr will meet to discuss defense issues of mutual interest.

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