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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England (right) escorts New Zealand's Minister of Defence Phil Goff (left) through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on June 9, 2008. England and Goff will meet for bilateral security discussions.

Deputy Secretary England escorts New Zealand's Minister of Defence Phil Goff into the Pentagon.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England (right) escorts New Zealand's Minister of Defence Phil Goff (left) through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on June 9, 2008. England and Goff will meet for bilateral security discussions.

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