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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses the cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., Feb. 25, 2011. Gates told cadets that they must continue changing the culture of the Army to ensure the service can handle the challenges facing America.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses the cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., Feb. 25, 2011. Gates told cadets that they must continue changing the culture of the Army to ensure the service can handle the challenges facing America.

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