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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) and South Korean Defense Minister Kim Tae-young sign a series of documents representing agreements reached during the 42nd annual Security Consultative Meeting held between the two long-time allies in the Pentagon on Oct. 8, 2010.

Secretary Gates and South Korean Defense Minister Kim Tae-young sign a series of documents.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) and South Korean Defense Minister Kim Tae-young sign a series of documents representing agreements reached during the 42nd annual Security Consultative Meeting held between the two long-time allies in the Pentagon on Oct. 8, 2010.

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