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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates is greeted by Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barack as he arrives in Jerusalem, Israel, during a trip to the Middle East on July 27, 2009.

Secretary Gates is greeted by Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barack.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates is greeted by Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barack as he arrives in Jerusalem, Israel, during a trip to the Middle East on July 27, 2009.

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