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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, left, listens to Commander, International Security Force, Afghanistan Gen. John Allen as they fly over Kabul, Afghanistan, on Dec. 12, 2012. Panetta is on a five-day trip to the region to meet with the troops and senior leadership.

Secretary Panetta listens to Gen. Allen as they fly over Kabul

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, left, listens to Commander, International Security Force, Afghanistan Gen. John Allen as they fly over Kabul, Afghanistan, on Dec. 12, 2012. Panetta is on a five-day trip to the region to meet with the troops and senior leadership.

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