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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Standing with Laura Bush, President George W. Bush addresses military support organizations, Sept. 18, 2007, on the South Lawn of the White House. "Laura and I welcome the families who have got a loved one overseas, whether it be in Iraq or Afghanistan, fighting these extremists and terrorists," he said.

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Standing with Laura Bush, President George W. Bush addresses military support organizations, Sept. 18, 2007, on the South Lawn of the White House. "Laura and I welcome the families who have got a loved one overseas, whether it be in Iraq or Afghanistan, fighting these extremists and terrorists," he said.

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