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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates shakes hands with Defense officials as he leaves the Defense Ministry building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Nov. 9, 2010.

Secretary Gates shakes hands with Defense officials.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates shakes hands with Defense officials as he leaves the Defense Ministry building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Nov. 9, 2010.

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