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Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England meets with U.S. Navy sailors onboard the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 21) off the coast of Naples, Italy, on July 18, 2007. England is in Italy to meet with regional commanders and to thank sailors for their service and sacrifice.

Deputy Secretary England meets with U.S. Navy sailors.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon R. England meets with U.S. Navy sailors onboard the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 21) off the coast of Naples, Italy, on July 18, 2007. England is in Italy to meet with regional commanders and to thank sailors for their service and sacrifice.

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