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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates presents the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to U.S. Army Gen. Dan McNeill during Pentagon ceremonies held in his honor, June 16, 2008. McNeill, who will soon retire from active duty with the U.S. Army, most recently served as the commander of the NATO International Security Assistance Force, Afghanistan.

DISTINGUISHED MOMENT

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates presents the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to U.S. Army Gen. Dan McNeill during Pentagon ceremonies held in his honor, June 16, 2008. McNeill, who will soon retire from active duty with the U.S. Army, most recently served as the commander of the NATO International Security Assistance Force, Afghanistan.

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