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U.S. Army Gen. John Craddock, left, NATO's supreme allied commander Europe, watches as Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates signs a guest book at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Mons, Belgium, March 31, 2008.

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U.S. Army Gen. John Craddock, left, NATO's supreme allied commander Europe, watches as Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates signs a guest book at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Mons, Belgium, March 31, 2008.

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