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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates views a map indicating recent tornado damage to military housing on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 12, 2011. Gates visited the base April 16 to survey the damaged base housing.

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates views a map indicating recent tornado damage to military housing on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 12, 2011. Gates visited the base April 16 to survey the damaged base housing.

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates views a map indicating recent tornado damage to military housing on Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 12, 2011. Gates visited the base April 16 to survey the damaged base housing.

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