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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Schloesser greets U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates upon his arrival to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, Sept. 17, 2008. Secretary Gates was in Afghanistan to meet with local leaders and receive an operational update of forces.

SCHLOESSER GREETING

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Schloesser greets U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates upon his arrival to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, Sept. 17, 2008. Secretary Gates was in Afghanistan to meet with local leaders and receive an operational update of forces.

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