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Thousands of military, civilian and coalition partners gather at the National Harbor in Maryland to hear Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speak, May 3, 2010.

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Thousands of military, civilian and coalition partners gather at the National Harbor in Maryland to hear Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speak, May 3, 2010.

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