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U.S. Air Force members applaud the arrival of U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates to U.S. Military Training Mission, Eskan Village, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 6, 2009. Gates is in Saudi Arabia to meet with local leaders and discuss defense issues.

AIRMEN APPLAUD

U.S. Air Force members applaud the arrival of U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates to U.S. Military Training Mission, Eskan Village, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 6, 2009. Gates is in Saudi Arabia to meet with local leaders and discuss defense issues.

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