TROOP MESSAGE U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, listen to U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates while he visits Forward Operating Base Connolly, Afghanistan, Dec. 7, 2010. Gates is in Afghanistan to receive operational updates and thank troops for their service. Soldiers of 1st Squadron 61st Cavalry 101st Airborne Division listen to Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates while he visits Field Operating Base(FOB) Connolly, Afghanistan, Dec. 7, 2010 SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.07 MB) Photo By: VIRIN: 898039-W-UAB70-223.jpg Photo Gallery