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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates poses for a photo after a demonstration at the improvised explosive device area while visiting Marines on Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 23, 2009.

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates poses for a photo after a demonstration at the improvised explosive device area while visiting Marines on Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 23, 2009.

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates poses for a photo after a demonstration at the improvised explosive device area while visiting Marines on Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 23, 2009.

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