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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) and Japanese Minister of Defense Fumio Kyuma listen as the band plays the "Star-Spangled Banner" during an arrival ceremony for Kyuma at the Pentagon on April 30, 2007. Gates, Kyuma and their senior advisors will meet to discuss security matters of interest to both nations.

Secretary Gates and Japanese Minister of Defense Fumio Kyuma listen.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) and Japanese Minister of Defense Fumio Kyuma listen as the band plays the "Star-Spangled Banner" during an arrival ceremony for Kyuma at the Pentagon on April 30, 2007. Gates, Kyuma and their senior advisors will meet to discuss security matters of interest to both nations.

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