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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) meets with Polish Special Forces members in Krakow, Poland, on Feb. 19, 2009. The Polish service members recently returned from Afghanistan. Gates is in Poland to attend the Polish Defense Ministry Conference.

Secretary Gates meets with Polish Special Forces members.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) meets with Polish Special Forces members in Krakow, Poland, on Feb. 19, 2009. The Polish service members recently returned from Afghanistan. Gates is in Poland to attend the Polish Defense Ministry Conference.

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