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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts United Arab Emirates' Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nehayan through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on May 16, 2007. The two men will meet to discuss a range of regional security issues of mutual interest.

Secretary Gates escorts United Arab Emirates' Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nehayan into the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts United Arab Emirates' Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nehayan through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on May 16, 2007. The two men will meet to discuss a range of regional security issues of mutual interest.

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