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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates smiles as the U.S. Naval Academy Band, cheerleaders and mascot visit his office during their annual pep rally through the halls of the Pentagon, Dec. 4, 2008, in anticipation of the 109th Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia, Dec. 6. The Army team's pep squad is scheduled to visit the Pentagon, Dec. 5.

MASCOT MADNESS

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates smiles as the U.S. Naval Academy Band, cheerleaders and mascot visit his office during their annual pep rally through the halls of the Pentagon, Dec. 4, 2008, in anticipation of the 109th Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia, Dec. 6. The Army team's pep squad is scheduled to visit the Pentagon, Dec. 5.

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