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Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks during the activation ceremony for the U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Command on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 24, 2006. The command will deploy Marine Corps special operations forces worldwide.

Lejeune Visit

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks during the activation ceremony for the U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Command on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 24, 2006. The command will deploy Marine Corps special operations forces worldwide.

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