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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left) hosts a Pentagon meeting with Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Downer (foreground) on Sept. 19, 2005. Rumsfeld and Downer are meeting to discuss a broad range of policy issues of mutual interest to both nations. Among those participating in the meeting on the U.S. side of the table are Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Peter Rodman (center) and Principal Director for the Asia-Pacific Region Brig. Gen. John Allen (right), U.S. Marine Corps.

Secretary Rumsfeld hosts a Pentagon meeting with Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Downer.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (left) hosts a Pentagon meeting with Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Downer (foreground) on Sept. 19, 2005. Rumsfeld and Downer are meeting to discuss a broad range of policy issues of mutual interest to both nations. Among those participating in the meeting on the U.S. side of the table are Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Peter Rodman (center) and Principal Director for the Asia-Pacific Region Brig. Gen. John Allen (right), U.S. Marine Corps.

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