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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld addresses soldiers, civilian employees, and family members at Fort Hood, Texas, during a town hall meeting on Aug. 21, 2002.

Secretary Rumsfeld emphasizes a point during a town hall meeting at Fort Hood, Texas.

Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld addresses soldiers, civilian employees, and family members at Fort Hood, Texas, during a town hall meeting on Aug. 21, 2002.

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