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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith (left) meets with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) in the Pentagon on Jan. 28, 2008. Under discussion are a variety of bilateral security issues of interest to both nations. Smith was accompanied by Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs Michael L'Estrange (center) and Assistant Defense Attaché and Head of the Australian Defense Staff Brig. Rod West (2nd from right).

Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith meets with Secretary Gates.

Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith (left) meets with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) in the Pentagon on Jan. 28, 2008. Under discussion are a variety of bilateral security issues of interest to both nations. Smith was accompanied by Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs Michael L'Estrange (center) and Assistant Defense Attaché and Head of the Australian Defense Staff Brig. Rod West (2nd from right).

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