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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta stands with Polish Minister of Defense Tomasz Siemoniak as he signs a guest book prior to meeting in the Pentagon on July 25, 2012. Panetta, Siemoniak and their senior staff will meet to discuss issues of mutual interest to both nations.

Secretary Panetta stands with Polish Minister of Defense Tomasz Siemoniak

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta stands with Polish Minister of Defense Tomasz Siemoniak as he signs a guest book prior to meeting in the Pentagon on July 25, 2012. Panetta, Siemoniak and their senior staff will meet to discuss issues of mutual interest to both nations.

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