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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right) escorts Philippine Secretary of National Defense Avelino Cruz through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on Dec. 5, 2005. Rumsfeld, Cruz and their senior advisors will meet to discuss defense issues of mutual interest.

Secretary Rumsfeld escorts Philippine Secretary of National Defense Avelino Cruz into the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right) escorts Philippine Secretary of National Defense Avelino Cruz through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on Dec. 5, 2005. Rumsfeld, Cruz and their senior advisors will meet to discuss defense issues of mutual interest.

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