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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates testifies before the House Armed Service Committee in Washington, D.C., on April 15, 2008. Joining Gates is Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, U.S. Navy.

Secretary Gates testifies before the House Armed Service Committee.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates testifies before the House Armed Service Committee in Washington, D.C., on April 15, 2008. Joining Gates is Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, U.S. Navy.

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