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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates shakes hands with Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker after presenting him with the Defense Distinguished Service medal during the U.S. Army Chief of Staff change of responsibility ceremony at Fort Myer, Va., April 10, 2007.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates shakes hands with Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker after presenting him with the Defense Distinguished Service medal during the U.S. Army Chief of Staff change of responsibility ceremony at Fort Myer, Va., April 10, 2007.

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