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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates talks to the members of the press during his visit to the U.S. Military Training Mission in Eskan Village, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 6, 2009. Gates is also in Saudi Arabia to meet with local leaders to discuss defense issues with them.

Secretary Gates talks to the members of the press.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates talks to the members of the press during his visit to the U.S. Military Training Mission in Eskan Village, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 6, 2009. Gates is also in Saudi Arabia to meet with local leaders to discuss defense issues with them.

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