KANDAHAR TOUR U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks with U.S. Army soldiers on Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, Dec. 11, 2008. Gates is visiting Afghanistan to receive operational updates and talk to soldiers, sailors, airmen and U.S. Marines during a town hall meeting he hosted. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.07 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 176551-K-JWK47-098.jpg Photo Gallery