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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right) shakes hands with Philippines Secretary of National Defense Avelino Cruz prior to a bilateral meeting at the 4th International Institute for Strategic Studies Asia Security Conference: The Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 4, 2005. The Asia Security Conference brings ministers of defense and other senior officials of Pacific nations together to discuss such topics as terrorism, piracy and defense capabilities in the region.

Secretary Rumsfeld shakes hands with Philippines Secretary of National Defense Avelino Cruz.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right) shakes hands with Philippines Secretary of National Defense Avelino Cruz prior to a bilateral meeting at the 4th International Institute for Strategic Studies Asia Security Conference: The Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 4, 2005. The Asia Security Conference brings ministers of defense and other senior officials of Pacific nations together to discuss such topics as terrorism, piracy and defense capabilities in the region.

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