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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates gives his remarks to U.S. and Korean soldiers during a town hall meeting at Yongsan Army Garrison, Seoul, Korea, on Oct. 21, 2009. Gates is in Korea to discuss defense issues with local leaders.

Secretary Gates gives his remarks to U.S. and Korean soldiers during a town hall meeting.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates gives his remarks to U.S. and Korean soldiers during a town hall meeting at Yongsan Army Garrison, Seoul, Korea, on Oct. 21, 2009. Gates is in Korea to discuss defense issues with local leaders.

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