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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates presents a diploma to a member of the U.S. Army Military Academy Class of 2009 at the graduation ceremony today at Michie Stadium, West Point, N.Y.

DIPLOMA IN HAND

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates presents a diploma to a member of the U.S. Army Military Academy Class of 2009 at the graduation ceremony today at Michie Stadium, West Point, N.Y.

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