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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Finnish Minister of Defense Jyri Hakamies through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon to discuss bi-lateral defense issues on Sep. 15, 2009.

Secretary Gates escorts Finnish Minister of Defense Jyri Hakamies into the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Finnish Minister of Defense Jyri Hakamies through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon to discuss bi-lateral defense issues on Sep. 15, 2009.

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