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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with troops at Combined Operating Base Adder in Talil, Iraq, on July 28, 2009. Gates visited Iraq receiving operational updates as well as meeting with key Iraqi officials.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with troops.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with troops at Combined Operating Base Adder in Talil, Iraq, on July 28, 2009. Gates visited Iraq receiving operational updates as well as meeting with key Iraqi officials.

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