MINOT SPEECH Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 1, 2008. Gates told airmen there that the Air Force's nuclear mission, and maintaining its long tradition of excellence, are vital to the security of the United States. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.06 MB) Photo By: VIRIN: 144451-U-NPP22-917.jpg Photo Gallery