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Philippine Air Force Commanding General Lt. Gen. Oscar Ravena, right, escorts U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, past an honor guard upon Gates' arrival in Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009. Gates is in the Philippines on a one-day visit to discuss bilateral issues concerning security and counter-terrorism.

Philippine Air Force Commanding General Lt. Gen. Oscar Ravena, right, escorts U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, past an honor guard upon Gates' arrival in Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009. Gates is in the Philippines on a one-day visit to discuss bilateral issues concerning security and counter-terrorism.

Philippine Air Force Commanding General Lt. Gen. Oscar Ravena, right, escorts U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, past an honor guard upon Gates' arrival in Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2009. Gates is in the Philippines on a one-day visit to discuss bilateral issues concerning security and counter-terrorism.

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