ARMY TALK U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks with U.S. Army soldiers on Forward Operating Base Howz-E-Madad, Afghanistan, Dec. 8, 2010. Gates pinned Purple Hearts, Bronze Stars with Valor and Army Commendation with Valor medals on deployed soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division. The soldiers are assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's 2nd Battalion 502nd Infantry Regiment. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.08 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 644090-K-LMY80-894.jpg Photo Gallery