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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) and Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Ashton Carter conduct a joint Pentagon press briefing on acquisition reform on Sept. 14, 2010.

Secretary Gates and Ashton Carter conduct a joint Pentagon press briefing.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) and Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Ashton Carter conduct a joint Pentagon press briefing on acquisition reform on Sept. 14, 2010.

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