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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is greeted by Adm. Eric Olson, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, upon his arrival at the convention center in Tampa, Fla., to speak at the Special Operations Mess Night dinner and reception, May 21, 2008.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is greeted by Adm. Eric Olson, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, upon his arrival at the convention center in Tampa, Fla., to speak at the Special Operations Mess Night dinner and reception, May 21, 2008.

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