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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with police Sgt. Kimberly Munley at a hospital in Fort Hood, Texas, on Nov. 10, 2009. Munley, who was a first responder to a shooting at the base’s processing station on Nov. 5, 2009, fired the shots that brought down the shooter responsible for the tragedy. Gates is in the area to attend a memorial ceremony honoring the 13 people who were killed during the shooting.

Secretary Gates meets with police Sgt. Kimberly Munley at a hospital.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with police Sgt. Kimberly Munley at a hospital in Fort Hood, Texas, on Nov. 10, 2009. Munley, who was a first responder to a shooting at the base’s processing station on Nov. 5, 2009, fired the shots that brought down the shooter responsible for the tragedy. Gates is in the area to attend a memorial ceremony honoring the 13 people who were killed during the shooting.

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