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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates talks to the press at Forward Operating Base Airborne in the Wardak Province of Afghanistan after reenlisting eight soldiers. Gates is also visiting Afghanistan to meet with military and local leaders.

Secretary Gates talks to the press at Forward Operating Base Airborne.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates talks to the press at Forward Operating Base Airborne in the Wardak Province of Afghanistan after reenlisting eight soldiers. Gates is also visiting Afghanistan to meet with military and local leaders.

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