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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right lectern) and Ukrainian Minister of Defense Yevhan Marchuk address reporters from the Ukraine and the U.S. during a press conference on Aug. 13, 2004. Rumsfeld thanked the Ukraine for its troop contribution to Iraq and highlighted the importance of Ukrainian relations with NATO.

Secretary Rumsfeld and Ukrainian Minister of Defense Yevhan Marchuk address reporters.

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld (right lectern) and Ukrainian Minister of Defense Yevhan Marchuk address reporters from the Ukraine and the U.S. during a press conference on Aug. 13, 2004. Rumsfeld thanked the Ukraine for its troop contribution to Iraq and highlighted the importance of Ukrainian relations with NATO.

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