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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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Defense Secretary Robert Gates retires
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.
Japan, U.S. hold joint security conference
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.
Gates, Mullen hold press conference
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.
Obama announces changes in Defense Department
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.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates visits China
Added January 12, 2011 with 10 photos
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The almanac
UPI Almanac for Friday, Jan. 20, 2012.
Commentary: Threats to watch in 2012
Commentary: Threats to watch in 2012
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- The 10 most likely crises that may trigger U.S. military involvement in 2012 as seen by a wide selection of more than 300 experts.
The almanac
UPI Almanac for Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011.
Military class-action lawsuit dismissed
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- A federal judge has dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed by 28 men and women who said they were sexually abused while in the military.
The almanac
UPI Almanac for Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011.
U.S. defense chief blasts Israeli policy
U.S. defense chief blasts Israeli policy
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta blasted Israeli leaders and criticized what he says is an isolationist policy in the Middle East.
The almanac
UPI Almanac for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011.
Pentagon made no plan for automatic cuts
Pentagon made no plan for automatic cuts
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Department officials didn't make any contingency plans in case the threat of $500 billion in automatic cuts came to pass, analysts said.
Civil suit says military abuse tolerated
Civil suit says military abuse tolerated
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Nov. 14 (UPI) -- The United States is seeking dismissal of a civil lawsuit alleging Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates allowed military sexual abusers to go unpunished.
Most Pentagon advisers quit over new rules
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- A pay cap, limits on work for private firms and required disclosures of business ties have virtually ended the Pentagon's use of paid advisers, a report said.
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“ I feel a very deep, personal responsibility to each and every one of you, ”
Gates: Taliban overreached in Buner
United Press International
“ I personally have been very satisfied with the strong response that the Pakistani government and army have taken in response to this, ”
Gates: Taliban overreached in Buner
United Press International
“ The United States and coalition partners do everything we can to avoid civilian casualties, ”
Gates: Taliban overreached in Buner
United Press International
“ His tenure since taking command at Eucom and NATO has been one of steady professionalism and forward-thinking leadership during a time of great consequence for the United States and our allies and partners in Europe, ”
Naval officer takes over European Command
United Press International
“ In the case of China, investments in cyber and anti-satellite warfare, anti-air and anti-ship weaponry, submarines and ballistic missiles could threaten America's primary means to project power and help allies in the Pacific: our bases, air and sea assets, and the networks that support them, ”
Analysis: China space launch raises fears
United Press International
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