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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates addresses the audience at the new home of retired Capt. Dan Moran, U.S. Marine Corps, during a house presentation ceremony for Moran in Cypress, Texas, on Aug. 31, 2009. Moran's home was built by the non-profit organization Helping a Hero that builds specially adapted homes for severely wounded service members injured in theater during the War on Terror.

Secretary Gates addresses the audience at the new home of retired Capt. Dan Moran.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates addresses the audience at the new home of retired Capt. Dan Moran, U.S. Marine Corps, during a house presentation ceremony for Moran in Cypress, Texas, on Aug. 31, 2009. Moran's home was built by the non-profit organization Helping a Hero that builds specially adapted homes for severely wounded service members injured in theater during the War on Terror.

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