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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates speaks during a farewell ceremony in honor of Secretary of the Army Pete Geren in Conmy Hall at Fort Myer, Va., on July 17, 2009.

Secretary Gates speaks during a farewell ceremony.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates speaks during a farewell ceremony in honor of Secretary of the Army Pete Geren in Conmy Hall at Fort Myer, Va., on July 17, 2009.

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