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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left) performs a reenlistment ceremony for Air Force Senior Airman Brandi Tremmel (center) as members of the media and staff look on at Balad Air Base, Iraq, on July 27, 2005. Tremmel is a flight engineer assigned to the 11th Airborne Command and Communications Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Rumsfeld used the aircraft to make a surprise visit to the troops and senior leadership in Iraq.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld performs a reenlistment ceremony.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left) performs a reenlistment ceremony for Air Force Senior Airman Brandi Tremmel (center) as members of the media and staff look on at Balad Air Base, Iraq, on July 27, 2005. Tremmel is a flight engineer assigned to the 11th Airborne Command and Communications Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Rumsfeld used the aircraft to make a surprise visit to the troops and senior leadership in Iraq.

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