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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. James E. Cartwright (right), Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and retired rear admiral Jeremiah A. Denton Jr. render honors during the playing of the national anthem during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony at the Pentagon on Sept. 18, 2009.

Gen. James E. Cartwright, Secretary Gates and Jeremiah A. Denton Jr. render honors during the playing of the national anthem.

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. James E. Cartwright (right), Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and retired rear admiral Jeremiah A. Denton Jr. render honors during the playing of the national anthem during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony at the Pentagon on Sept. 18, 2009.

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