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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) welcomes South Korean National Assemblyman Chung Mong-joon (right) to the Pentagon on Jan. 23, 2008. Chung, leader of the transition team for President-elect of South Korea Lee Myung Bak, is meeting with Gates to discuss a range of bilateral security issues important to the incoming government. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen (center), U.S. Navy, will join Gates and Chung in the discussions.

Secretary Gates welcomes South Korean National Assemblyman Chung Mong-joon.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) welcomes South Korean National Assemblyman Chung Mong-joon (right) to the Pentagon on Jan. 23, 2008. Chung, leader of the transition team for President-elect of South Korea Lee Myung Bak, is meeting with Gates to discuss a range of bilateral security issues important to the incoming government. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen (center), U.S. Navy, will join Gates and Chung in the discussions.

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