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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates meets servicemembers before leaving Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Dec. 13, 2008. Gates wrapped up a four-day tour of the Middle East meeting with regional commanders and troops.

BALAD TROOPS

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates meets servicemembers before leaving Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Dec. 13, 2008. Gates wrapped up a four-day tour of the Middle East meeting with regional commanders and troops.

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