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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks with troops on Camp Nathan Smith, Afghanistan, Sept. 3, 2010. Gates answered questions and handed out coins to U.S. Army soldiers and U.S. Navy Seabees.

CAMP NATHAN SMITH

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks with troops on Camp Nathan Smith, Afghanistan, Sept. 3, 2010. Gates answered questions and handed out coins to U.S. Army soldiers and U.S. Navy Seabees.

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