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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates presents the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Edmond Giambastiani, Jr., U.S. Navy, during his retirement ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., July 27, 2007. Cynthia Giambastiani joined her husband for the presentation.

Secretary Gates presents the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Adm. Edmond Giambastiani, Jr.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates presents the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Edmond Giambastiani, Jr., U.S. Navy, during his retirement ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., July 27, 2007. Cynthia Giambastiani joined her husband for the presentation.

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