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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel welcomes Greek Defense Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos in an honor cordon at the Pentagon, July 30, 2013. The two leaders met to discuss defense issues of mutual concern.

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel welcomes Greek Defense Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos in an honor cordon at the Pentagon, July 30, 2013. The two leaders met to discuss defense issues of mutual concern.

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel welcomes Greek Defense Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos in an honor cordon at the Pentagon, July 30, 2013. The two leaders met to discuss defense issues of mutual concern.

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