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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) speaks through a translator (center) as he meets with Japanese Minister of Defense Shigeru Ishiba at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, Japan, on Nov. 8, 2007. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen (right), U.S. Navy, joined Gates in the meeting.

Secretary Gates speaks through a translator.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) speaks through a translator (center) as he meets with Japanese Minister of Defense Shigeru Ishiba at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, Japan, on Nov. 8, 2007. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen (right), U.S. Navy, joined Gates in the meeting.

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