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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a variety of security issues including missile defense in Moscow, Russia, on April 23, 2007.

Secretary Gates meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a variety of security issues including missile defense in Moscow, Russia, on April 23, 2007.

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