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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Italian Minister of Defense Antonio Martino (2nd from right) and Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (foreground) share some light conversation at the start of their bilateral security discussions in the Pentagon on July 12, 2005. Members of the Italian delegation included (left to right) Italian Embassy Defense Attaché Maj. Gen. Pasquale Preiosa, Ambassador Sergio Vento, Martino and Advisor to the Minister of Defense Acquille Amerio.

Italian Minister of Defense Antonio Martino and Secretary Rumsfeld share some light conversation.

Italian Minister of Defense Antonio Martino (2nd from right) and Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (foreground) share some light conversation at the start of their bilateral security discussions in the Pentagon on July 12, 2005. Members of the Italian delegation included (left to right) Italian Embassy Defense Attaché Maj. Gen. Pasquale Preiosa, Ambassador Sergio Vento, Martino and Advisor to the Minister of Defense Acquille Amerio.

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