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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) and Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England (center) join in welcoming Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (left) to the Pentagon on March 28, 2008. Rudd is meeting with Gates and his senior staff to discuss a range of security issues of mutual interest to both Australia and the U.S.

Secretary Gates and Deputy Secretary England join in welcoming Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) and Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England (center) join in welcoming Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (left) to the Pentagon on March 28, 2008. Rudd is meeting with Gates and his senior staff to discuss a range of security issues of mutual interest to both Australia and the U.S.

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