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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates shakes hands with a soldier as he meets with troops at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., on May 4, 2007. Gates watched the field training of the soldiers as they prepare for situations they may encounter while deployed.

Secretary Gates shakes hands with a soldier.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates shakes hands with a soldier as he meets with troops at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., on May 4, 2007. Gates watched the field training of the soldiers as they prepare for situations they may encounter while deployed.

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