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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates shakes hands with U.S. Marines attached to the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, on April 17, 2007. Gates is in Jordan to meet with King Abdullah II to discuss key Middle East issues and how to further strengthen ties between the U.S. and Jordan.

Secretary Gates shakes hands with U.S. Marines.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates shakes hands with U.S. Marines attached to the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, on April 17, 2007. Gates is in Jordan to meet with King Abdullah II to discuss key Middle East issues and how to further strengthen ties between the U.S. and Jordan.

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