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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) congratulates Gen. Stanley McChrystal with is wife Annie after awarding him the Distinguished Service Medal during his retirement ceremony at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C., on July 23, 2010.

Secretary Gates congratulates Gen. Stanley McChrystal with is wife Annie.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) congratulates Gen. Stanley McChrystal with is wife Annie after awarding him the Distinguished Service Medal during his retirement ceremony at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C., on July 23, 2010.

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