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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon to conduct security talks on July 23, 2009.

Secretary Gates escorts Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki into the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon to conduct security talks on July 23, 2009.

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