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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) and Israeli Minister of Defense Amir Peretz listen to the playing of the "The Star-Spangled Banner" during an arrival ceremony for Gates in Tel Aviv, Israel, on April 18, 2007. Gates is in Israel to discuss issues facing the Middle East region with Israeli leaders.

Secretary Gates and Israeli Minister of Defense Amir Peretz listen to the playing of the "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) and Israeli Minister of Defense Amir Peretz listen to the playing of the "The Star-Spangled Banner" during an arrival ceremony for Gates in Tel Aviv, Israel, on April 18, 2007. Gates is in Israel to discuss issues facing the Middle East region with Israeli leaders.

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