PENTAGON BRIEFING Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates responds to a reporter's question during a press conference at the Pentagon, March 18, 2009. Gates announced a comprehensive plan to eliminate the current use of "stop-loss" policy while retaining the authority for future use under extraordinary circumstances. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.06 MB) Photo By: VIRIN: 201431-Q-CAK11-865.jpg Photo Gallery