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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Jordanian King Abdullah II (left) through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on April 24, 2009. Abdullah was welcomed with a full honor arrival ceremony on the Pentagon parade field and then met with Gates to discuss a variety of regional security issues.

Secretary Gates escorts Jordanian King Abdullah II into the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts Jordanian King Abdullah II (left) through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on April 24, 2009. Abdullah was welcomed with a full honor arrival ceremony on the Pentagon parade field and then met with Gates to discuss a variety of regional security issues.

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