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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates presents Bronze Star with Valor awards to soldiers deployed to Field Operating Base Ramrod, Afghanistan, during a recent trip to southwest Asia, May 7, 2009.

BRONZE STARS

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates presents Bronze Star with Valor awards to soldiers deployed to Field Operating Base Ramrod, Afghanistan, during a recent trip to southwest Asia, May 7, 2009.

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