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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right) joined by the director general of the Japan Defense Agency Gen Nakatani (left), hold a media availability on the Pentagon steps, June 22, 2001, at the conclusion of their meetings.

Secretary Rumsfeld (right) and the director general of the Japan Defense Agency Gen Nakatani hold a media availability on the Pentagon steps.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right) joined by the director general of the Japan Defense Agency Gen Nakatani (left), hold a media availability on the Pentagon steps, June 22, 2001, at the conclusion of their meetings.

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