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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates delivers his remarks during a Pentagon press briefing with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Michael Mullen on Feb. 26, 2009.

Secretary Gates delivers his remarks during a Pentagon press briefing.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates delivers his remarks during a Pentagon press briefing with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Michael Mullen on Feb. 26, 2009.

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