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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (2nd from right) holds a Pentagon meeting with Norwegian Defense Minister Grete Faremo (left). Joining Gates are Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. James Cartwright (right), Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy (3rd from right), Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Joe McMillan (4th from right) and Chief of International Programs in the Joint Strike Fighter Office Jon Schrieber (5th from right).

Secretary Gates holds a Pentagon meeting with Norwegian Defense Minister Grete Faremo.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (2nd from right) holds a Pentagon meeting with Norwegian Defense Minister Grete Faremo (left). Joining Gates are Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. James Cartwright (right), Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy (3rd from right), Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Joe McMillan (4th from right) and Chief of International Programs in the Joint Strike Fighter Office Jon Schrieber (5th from right).

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