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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld shakes hands with Robbie Bergquist, 13, who is standing next to his sister Brittany, 15. Robbie and Brittany are the founders of Cell Phones For Soldiers, a program that helps deployed servicemembers call home. Rumsfeld thanked about 85 representatives of grass-roots groups for their efforts as part of the America Supports You Team during a summit at the Pentagon, Dec. 2, 2005.

Summit Handshake

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld shakes hands with Robbie Bergquist, 13, who is standing next to his sister Brittany, 15. Robbie and Brittany are the founders of Cell Phones For Soldiers, a program that helps deployed servicemembers call home. Rumsfeld thanked about 85 representatives of grass-roots groups for their efforts as part of the America Supports You Team during a summit at the Pentagon, Dec. 2, 2005.

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