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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right) speaks to the crew during an award ceremony with Cmdr. Troy A. Stoner, U.S. Navy, onboard the USS O'Bannon (DD 987) as the ship lies at anchor off the coast of Nice, France, on Feb. 9, 2005. Rumsfeld is aboard the Spruance class destroyer to speak to the crew and present various awards including Sailor and Shiphandler of the year. The Defense Secretary is in Nice to attend a conference with NATO Ministers of Defense. Stoner is the commanding officer of the Mayport, Fla., based destroyer.

Secretary Rumsfeld speaks to the crew during an award ceremony.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right) speaks to the crew during an award ceremony with Cmdr. Troy A. Stoner, U.S. Navy, onboard the USS O'Bannon (DD 987) as the ship lies at anchor off the coast of Nice, France, on Feb. 9, 2005. Rumsfeld is aboard the Spruance class destroyer to speak to the crew and present various awards including Sailor and Shiphandler of the year. The Defense Secretary is in Nice to attend a conference with NATO Ministers of Defense. Stoner is the commanding officer of the Mayport, Fla., based destroyer.

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