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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld briefs reporters in the Pentagon on Sept. 18, 2001. Rumsfeld discussed the call-up of up to 50,000 Reserve and Guard members to augment active duty troops in the fight against terrorists.

Secretary Rumsfeld briefs reporters in the Pentagon on the call-up of up to 50,000 Reserve and Guard members.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld briefs reporters in the Pentagon on Sept. 18, 2001. Rumsfeld discussed the call-up of up to 50,000 Reserve and Guard members to augment active duty troops in the fight against terrorists.

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