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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) hosts a meeting with United Arab Emirates' Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nehayan (left) in the Pentagon on May 16, 2007. A range of regional security issues is under discussion. Joining Gates are Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Eric Edelman (3rd from right) and the U.S. ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Michelle Sison (2nd from right).

Secretary Gates hosts a meeting in the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) hosts a meeting with United Arab Emirates' Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nehayan (left) in the Pentagon on May 16, 2007. A range of regional security issues is under discussion. Joining Gates are Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Eric Edelman (3rd from right) and the U.S. ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Michelle Sison (2nd from right).

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