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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to sailors and Marines on board the USS Peleliu LHA 5 in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, Calif., on March 30, 2012. Panetta visited several areas on board the ship as well as viewing flight ops on deck.

Secretary Panetta speaks to sailors and Marines on board the USS Peleliu.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to sailors and Marines on board the USS Peleliu LHA 5 in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, Calif., on March 30, 2012. Panetta visited several areas on board the ship as well as viewing flight ops on deck.

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