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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates signs a poster from the 3rd Infantry Division's 4th Advise and Assist Brigade during his visit to Camp Ramadi, Iraq, Sept. 1, 2010. Gates visited Iraq to mark the end of U.S. combat operations in the country.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates signs a poster from the 3rd Infantry Division's 4th Advise and Assist Brigade during his visit to Camp Ramadi, Iraq, Sept. 1, 2010. Gates visited Iraq to mark the end of U.S. combat operations in the country.

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