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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks to Air Force Space Command airmen at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 10, 2008. Secretary Gates is reassuring airmen that they are members of the premier air force of the world, and discussing the recent resignations of top Air Force officials.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks to Air Force Space Command airmen at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 10, 2008. Secretary Gates is reassuring airmen that they are members of the premier air force of the world, and discussing the recent resignations of top Air Force officials.

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