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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates eats lunch with sailors onboard the USS New Orleans (LPD-18) during a visit to the ship in San Diego, Calif., on Jan. 7, 2008. Gates toured the amphibious transport dock ship moored pier-side and ate lunch with the crew.

Secretary Gates eats lunch with sailors.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates eats lunch with sailors onboard the USS New Orleans (LPD-18) during a visit to the ship in San Diego, Calif., on Jan. 7, 2008. Gates toured the amphibious transport dock ship moored pier-side and ate lunch with the crew.

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