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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks with troops and invites questions in Ramadi, Iraq, Sept.1, 2010. Gates is visiting Iraq to mark the end of U.S. combat operations in the country.

TROOP TALK

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks with troops and invites questions in Ramadi, Iraq, Sept.1, 2010. Gates is visiting Iraq to mark the end of U.S. combat operations in the country.

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