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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left) and Russian Minister of Defense Sergey Ivanov share a light moment during a joint press availability on Dec. 17, 2001, in Brussels, Belgium. The two defense leaders are in Brussels for the NATO Defense Ministerial meetings.

Secretary Rumsfeld and Minister Ivanov share a light moment during a joint press availability in Brussels.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left) and Russian Minister of Defense Sergey Ivanov share a light moment during a joint press availability on Dec. 17, 2001, in Brussels, Belgium. The two defense leaders are in Brussels for the NATO Defense Ministerial meetings.

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