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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Czech Republic Defense Minister Martin Bartak and Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates sign an agreement that paves the way for the two countries to work together in developing science and technology programs during the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Defense Ministerial at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on June 9, 2010.

Czech Republic Defense Minister Martin Bartak and Secretary Gates sign an agreement.

Czech Republic Defense Minister Martin Bartak and Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates sign an agreement that paves the way for the two countries to work together in developing science and technology programs during the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Defense Ministerial at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on June 9, 2010.

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