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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Indian Minister of Defense A. K. Antony to an Armed Forces Full Honor Arrival Ceremony at the Pentagon on Sept. 9, 2008. Gates and Antony are meeting to discuss a range of bilateral security issues of interest to both nations.

Secretary Gates escorts Indian Minister of Defense A. K. Antony.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Indian Minister of Defense A. K. Antony to an Armed Forces Full Honor Arrival Ceremony at the Pentagon on Sept. 9, 2008. Gates and Antony are meeting to discuss a range of bilateral security issues of interest to both nations.

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