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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Peruvian Minister of Defense Rafael Rey through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on Feb. 17, 2010. Gates and Rey will hold security discussions on a range of mainly regional issues.

Secretary Gates escorts Peruvian Minister of Defense Rafael Rey into the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Peruvian Minister of Defense Rafael Rey through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on Feb. 17, 2010. Gates and Rey will hold security discussions on a range of mainly regional issues.

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