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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Iraqi Vice President Adil Abdal-Mahdi through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on March 14, 2007. The two leaders will meet to discuss the current and future situation in Iraq.

Secretary Gates escorts Iraqi Vice President Adil Abdal-Mahdi into the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Iraqi Vice President Adil Abdal-Mahdi through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on March 14, 2007. The two leaders will meet to discuss the current and future situation in Iraq.

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