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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (2nd from left) hosts a Pentagon meeting with Australian Prime Minister John Howard (third from right) on July 18, 2005 to discuss a variety of bilateral security issues. Joining Rumsfeld for the talks are Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace, U.S. Marine Corps (left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Peter Rodman (2nd from right) and Principal Director for Asian and Pacific Affairs Brig. Gen. John Allen (right), U.S. Marine Corps. On the nearside of the table, representing Australia, are (left to right): Peter Shergold, secretary, Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet, Howard, Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Dennis Richardson and Michael L'Estrange, secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld hosts a Pentagon meeting.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (2nd from left) hosts a Pentagon meeting with Australian Prime Minister John Howard (third from right) on July 18, 2005 to discuss a variety of bilateral security issues. Joining Rumsfeld for the talks are Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace, U.S. Marine Corps (left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Peter Rodman (2nd from right) and Principal Director for Asian and Pacific Affairs Brig. Gen. John Allen (right), U.S. Marine Corps. On the nearside of the table, representing Australia, are (left to right): Peter Shergold, secretary, Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet, Howard, Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Dennis Richardson and Michael L'Estrange, secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade.

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