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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates listens to opening remarks during the Informal High-Level NATO-Ukraine Consultations in Tallinn, Estonia, on Nov. 13, 2008.

Secretary Gates listens to opening remarks.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates listens to opening remarks during the Informal High-Level NATO-Ukraine Consultations in Tallinn, Estonia, on Nov. 13, 2008.

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