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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England (2nd from right) escorts Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure to his Pentagon office where he will host security talks with the African leader on Feb. 12, 2008.

Deputy Secretary England escorts Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure to his Pentagon office.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England (2nd from right) escorts Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure to his Pentagon office where he will host security talks with the African leader on Feb. 12, 2008.

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