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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates listens to a question from a military member during his visit to the U.S. Military Training Mission, Eskan Village, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 6, 2009.

ESKAN VILLAGE

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates listens to a question from a military member during his visit to the U.S. Military Training Mission, Eskan Village, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 6, 2009.

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