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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates addresses defense ministers during the 8th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas in Banff, Canada, on Sept. 3, 2008.

Secretary Gates addresses defense ministers.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates addresses defense ministers during the 8th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas in Banff, Canada, on Sept. 3, 2008.

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