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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld is bid farewell by President Isaias Afwerki as he departs Denden Club, Asmara, Eritrea, on Dec. 10, 2002. Rumsfeld traveled to Eritrea to meet with leaders concerning defense issues and the war on terrorism.

President Afwerki bids farewell to Secretary Rumsfeld as he departs.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld is bid farewell by President Isaias Afwerki as he departs Denden Club, Asmara, Eritrea, on Dec. 10, 2002. Rumsfeld traveled to Eritrea to meet with leaders concerning defense issues and the war on terrorism.

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