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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Army Army Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick welcomes U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to Baghdad International Airport, April 21, 2011. Helmick is the deputy commanding general for Operations, United States Forces Iraq. Mullen is visiting the Central Command area of operation to support a USO tour to the region and visit counterparts and service members in the area.

U.S. Army Army Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick welcomes U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to Baghdad International Airport, April 21, 2011. Helmick is the deputy commanding general for Operations, United States Forces Iraq. Mullen is visiting the Central Command area of operation to support a USO tour to the region and visit counterparts and service members in the area.

U.S. Army Army Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick welcomes U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to Baghdad International Airport, April 21, 2011. Helmick is the deputy commanding general for Operations, United States Forces Iraq. Mullen is visiting the Central Command area of operation to support a USO tour to the region and visit counterparts and service members in the area.

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