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Left to right, President of the George C. Marshall foundation Brian D. Shaw, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey, Jr., Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Chairman of the Board of Trustees John B. Adams, Jr., pose for a photo during the George C. Marshall award presentation at the State Department in Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2009. Gates received the award for a lifetime of distinguished service to his country.

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Left to right, President of the George C. Marshall foundation Brian D. Shaw, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey, Jr., Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Chairman of the Board of Trustees John B. Adams, Jr., pose for a photo during the George C. Marshall award presentation at the State Department in Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2009. Gates received the award for a lifetime of distinguished service to his country.

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