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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Lebanese Minister of Defense Elias Murr through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon for a luncheon meeting to discuss bilateral defense issues on April 8, 2009.

Secretary Gates escorts Lebanese Minister of Defense Elias Murr into the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Lebanese Minister of Defense Elias Murr through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon for a luncheon meeting to discuss bilateral defense issues on April 8, 2009.

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