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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Interim President of Texas A&M University Dr. Eddie J. Davis (left), former President George H. W. Bush (2nd from left) and Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (center) applaud U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Dan Moran during half time of the Texas A&M Aggies vs. University of Kansas Jayhawks football game in College Station, Texas, on Oct. 27, 2007. Moran, who was wounded while serving in Iraq, received the Navy Commendation Medal with Valor during half time.

Secretary Gates applauds U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Dan Moran.

Interim President of Texas A&M University Dr. Eddie J. Davis (left), former President George H. W. Bush (2nd from left) and Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (center) applaud U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Dan Moran during half time of the Texas A&M Aggies vs. University of Kansas Jayhawks football game in College Station, Texas, on Oct. 27, 2007. Moran, who was wounded while serving in Iraq, received the Navy Commendation Medal with Valor during half time.

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