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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, right, greets Spain's Minister of Defense Pedro Morenes as he arrives at the Pentagon to discuss matters of mutual importance, Oct. 17, 2014.

Hagel Meets With Spanish Counterpart

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, right, greets Spain's Minister of Defense Pedro Morenes as he arrives at the Pentagon to discuss matters of mutual importance, Oct. 17, 2014.

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