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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (center) shakes hands with Iraqi National Guard members near Kirkuk, Iraq, on Oct. 10, 2004. Rumsfeld is in Iraq to show support for the coalition troops and meet with Iraqi officials.

Secretary Rumsfeld shakes hands with Iraqi National Guard members near Kirkuk, Iraq.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (center) shakes hands with Iraqi National Guard members near Kirkuk, Iraq, on Oct. 10, 2004. Rumsfeld is in Iraq to show support for the coalition troops and meet with Iraqi officials.

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