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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Dutch Defense Minister Eimert van Middelkoop (2nd from right) introduces Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (2nd from left) to members of his delegation during a bilateral meeting in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on Oct. 24, 2007. Gates is in the Netherlands to attend a NATO Defense Ministers conference.

Dutch Defense Minister Eimert van Middelkoop introduces Secretary Gates to members of his delegation.

Dutch Defense Minister Eimert van Middelkoop (2nd from right) introduces Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (2nd from left) to members of his delegation during a bilateral meeting in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on Oct. 24, 2007. Gates is in the Netherlands to attend a NATO Defense Ministers conference.

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