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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates talks with the Commanding General of Fort Benning Maj. Gen. Michael Ferriter as Army basic trainees go through rope training at Eagle Tower at Fort Benning, Ga., on May 15, 2010.

Secretary Gates talks with Maj. Gen. Michael Ferriter.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates talks with the Commanding General of Fort Benning Maj. Gen. Michael Ferriter as Army basic trainees go through rope training at Eagle Tower at Fort Benning, Ga., on May 15, 2010.

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