Defense Secretary Gates visits with troops on his farewell tour
This Department of Defense photo taken on June 5, 2011 shows Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates as he meets with the unit command at a Forward Operating Base in Afghanistan. UPI/Cherie Cullen/DOD
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Added June 30, 2011 with 11 photos
After four yeas of service in the esteemed position, Robert Gates retired as the 22nd U.S. Secretary of Defense. The Armed Forces Farewell Ceremony took place at the Pentagon River Parade Field in Arlington, Virginia.
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Added June 21, 2011 with 11 photos
Defense Secretary Robert Gates shakes hands with Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa during a media availability after a Security Consultative Committee meeting in Washington, DC, on June 18, 2011.
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Added May 18, 2011 with 9 photos
Someone, although not a top leader, within the Pakistani government knew Osama bin Laden was hiding in-country, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said in a press conference today at the Pentagon.
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Added April 28, 2011 with 13 photos
U.S. President Barack Obama's national security post choices bring military skill to the CIA and political know-how to the Defense Department, officials said. Former CIA Director Leon Panetta will succeed Robert Gates as Secretary of Defense.
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Added January 12, 2011 with 10 photos
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