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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

President George W. Bush speaks about a recent meeting with Iraqi government officials as Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) looks on at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Sept. 3, 2007.

President Bush speaks about a recent meeting with Iraqi government officials.

President George W. Bush speaks about a recent meeting with Iraqi government officials as Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) looks on at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, on Sept. 3, 2007.

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