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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, Col. Eric Wilbur and Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis greet Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates upon his arrival at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, July 24, 2008.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, Col. Eric Wilbur and Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis greet Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates upon his arrival at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, July 24, 2008.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, Col. Eric Wilbur and Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis greet Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates upon his arrival at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, July 24, 2008.

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