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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates speaks with U.S. Navy sailors aboard the ballistic missile submarine USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) during his tour of the ship at Naval Submarine Base King's Bay, Ga., on Oct. 31, 2008.

Secretary Gates speaks with U.S. Navy sailors.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates speaks with U.S. Navy sailors aboard the ballistic missile submarine USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) during his tour of the ship at Naval Submarine Base King's Bay, Ga., on Oct. 31, 2008.

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