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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates addresses the audience during the Department of Defense/Veterans Administration Mental Health Summit in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 26, 2009. The first of its kind summit features mental health experts from both departments, other cabinet agencies and non-governmental organizations. Attendees are discussing a public health model for enhanced mental health care for returning service members, veterans and their families.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates addresses the audience.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates addresses the audience during the Department of Defense/Veterans Administration Mental Health Summit in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 26, 2009. The first of its kind summit features mental health experts from both departments, other cabinet agencies and non-governmental organizations. Attendees are discussing a public health model for enhanced mental health care for returning service members, veterans and their families.

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