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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (right) meets with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) in the Pentagon on March 25, 2009. Under discussion is a range of security issues of mutual interest to both nations. Among those participating in the talks is Australian Ambassador to the United States Dennis Richardson (2nd from right).

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd meets with Secretary Gates.

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (right) meets with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) in the Pentagon on March 25, 2009. Under discussion is a range of security issues of mutual interest to both nations. Among those participating in the talks is Australian Ambassador to the United States Dennis Richardson (2nd from right).

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