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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (2nd from left) hosts security discussions in the Pentagon with Latvian Minister of Defense Artis Pabriks (right) and Ambassador to the U.S. Andrejs Pildegovics (left).

Secretary Gates hosts security discussions with Latvian Minister of Defense Artis Pabriks.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (2nd from left) hosts security discussions in the Pentagon with Latvian Minister of Defense Artis Pabriks (right) and Ambassador to the U.S. Andrejs Pildegovics (left).

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