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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates walks down the Roll of Honour during his tour of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia, on Feb. 24, 2008. The Roll of Honour is a long series of bronze panels recording the names of Australian soldiers killed in action. Gates toured the memorial following the Australian Ministerial.

Secretary Gates walks down the Roll of Honour.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates walks down the Roll of Honour during his tour of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia, on Feb. 24, 2008. The Roll of Honour is a long series of bronze panels recording the names of Australian soldiers killed in action. Gates toured the memorial following the Australian Ministerial.

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