MINISTERIAL GREETING U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates shakes hands with Afghanistan's Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 17, 2008. Gates was in Afghanistan to meet with Afghan leaders and receive an operational update. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.07 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 340611-Q-ZJQ08-569.jpg Photo Gallery