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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (2nd from left) meets with local and military Iraqi leaders in Kirkuk, Iraq, on Oct. 10, 2004. Rumsfeld is in Iraq to meet with Iraqi officials and coalition troops deployed there.

Secretary Rumsfeld meets with local and military Iraqi leaders.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (2nd from left) meets with local and military Iraqi leaders in Kirkuk, Iraq, on Oct. 10, 2004. Rumsfeld is in Iraq to meet with Iraqi officials and coalition troops deployed there.

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