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Jordanian military members greet U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates upon his arrival in Amman, Jordan, March 25, 2011. Gates is in Amman to meet with Jordan's King Abdullah II.

AMMAN ARRIVAL

Jordanian military members greet U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates upon his arrival in Amman, Jordan, March 25, 2011. Gates is in Amman to meet with Jordan's King Abdullah II.

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