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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Norwegian Minister of Defense Ann-Grete Strom-Erichsen through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on Nov. 19, 2007. The two defense leaders will meet to discuss security issues of interest to both nations.

Secretary Gates escorts Norwegian Minister of Defense Ann-Grete Strom-Erichsen into the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Norwegian Minister of Defense Ann-Grete Strom-Erichsen through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on Nov. 19, 2007. The two defense leaders will meet to discuss security issues of interest to both nations.

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