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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks with U.S. Marines stationed at Camp Victory in Iraq on Dec. 23, 2005. Rumsfeld is in Iraq visiting troops and thanking them for their service.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks with U.S. Marines.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks with U.S. Marines stationed at Camp Victory in Iraq on Dec. 23, 2005. Rumsfeld is in Iraq visiting troops and thanking them for their service.

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