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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) hosts bilateral security discussions with Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim Al-Thani (left) in the Pentagon on Jan. 5, 2010. Joining Gates in hosting are U.S. Ambassador to Qatar Joseph LeBaron (2nd from right) and Senior Military Assistant to Gates Vice Adm. Joseph Kernan (3rd from left), U.S. Navy.

Secretary Gates hosts bilateral security discussions with Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim Al-Thani.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) hosts bilateral security discussions with Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim Al-Thani (left) in the Pentagon on Jan. 5, 2010. Joining Gates in hosting are U.S. Ambassador to Qatar Joseph LeBaron (2nd from right) and Senior Military Assistant to Gates Vice Adm. Joseph Kernan (3rd from left), U.S. Navy.

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