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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld sits in the Captain's Chair on the bridge of the USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) as he talks with the Commanding Officer Capt. Dennis E. Fitzpatrick on Oct 9, 2004. Rumsfeld is onboard the aircraft carrier to meet with crewmembers and host coalition ministers of defense.

Secretary Rumsfeld sits in the Captain's Chair on the bridge of the USS John F. Kennedy.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld sits in the Captain's Chair on the bridge of the USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) as he talks with the Commanding Officer Capt. Dennis E. Fitzpatrick on Oct 9, 2004. Rumsfeld is onboard the aircraft carrier to meet with crewmembers and host coalition ministers of defense.

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