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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left) addresses the audience during a Pentagon ceremony marking the 230th anniversary of the founding of the United States Army on June 14, 2005. Rumsfeld joined senior Army officials including (seated left to right), Secretary of the Army Francis J. Harvey, Chief of Staff Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker, and Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston for the birthday celebration.

Secretary Rumsfeld addresses the audience during a Pentagon ceremony.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left) addresses the audience during a Pentagon ceremony marking the 230th anniversary of the founding of the United States Army on June 14, 2005. Rumsfeld joined senior Army officials including (seated left to right), Secretary of the Army Francis J. Harvey, Chief of Staff Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker, and Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston for the birthday celebration.

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