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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak and their staff members render honors during the playing of the national anthem during an arrival ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 24, 2011.

ARRIVAL CEREMONY

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak and their staff members render honors during the playing of the national anthem during an arrival ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 24, 2011.

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