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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates greets Army Gen. David D. McKiernan prior to his full honors retirement ceremony on Fort Myer, Va., July 15, 2009. McKiernan served as the commander of NATO and U.S. forces in Afghanistan.

GENERAL GREETING

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates greets Army Gen. David D. McKiernan prior to his full honors retirement ceremony on Fort Myer, Va., July 15, 2009. McKiernan served as the commander of NATO and U.S. forces in Afghanistan.

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