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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates speaks with the media during a press conference on the pier at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Feb. 21, 2008. Gates earlier toured the Arleigh Burke Class destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59). Gates expressed his gratitude to the people of Hawaii for their support of our military and military families.

Secretary Gates speaks with the media.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates speaks with the media during a press conference on the pier at Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Feb. 21, 2008. Gates earlier toured the Arleigh Burke Class destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59). Gates expressed his gratitude to the people of Hawaii for their support of our military and military families.

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