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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, welcomes Germany's Minister of Defense Thomas de Maiziere to the Pentagon on April 30, 2013. Hagel, de Maiziere and their senior advisors will meet to discuss security items of interest to both nations.

Secretary Hagel welcomes Germany's Minister of Defense Thomas de Maiziere to the Pentagon

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, welcomes Germany's Minister of Defense Thomas de Maiziere to the Pentagon on April 30, 2013. Hagel, de Maiziere and their senior advisors will meet to discuss security items of interest to both nations.

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