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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates is welcomed at the Peruvian Ministry of Defense and given an honors parade in Lima, Peru, as part of a four day trip to South America on April 14, 2010.

Secretary Gates is welcomed at the Peruvian Ministry of Defense.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates is welcomed at the Peruvian Ministry of Defense and given an honors parade in Lima, Peru, as part of a four day trip to South America on April 14, 2010.

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