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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates conducts a press conference at the Pentagon, Aug. 9, 2010. Gates said he is taking steps to help the U.S. military fight the wars it faces now, and help ready the force for the wars it may face in the future. With these moves, the secretary said, he wants to instill a culture of saving in the department.

CULTURE OF SAVING

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates conducts a press conference at the Pentagon, Aug. 9, 2010. Gates said he is taking steps to help the U.S. military fight the wars it faces now, and help ready the force for the wars it may face in the future. With these moves, the secretary said, he wants to instill a culture of saving in the department.

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