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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answers a reporter's question during a press briefing on Camp Victory, Iraq, Apr. 7, 2011. Gates met with soldiers, took questions and held an open discussion on issues facing the deployed soldiers. The soldiers are assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Advise and Assist Brigade

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates answers a reporter's question during a press briefing on Camp Victory, Iraq, Apr. 7, 2011. Gates met with soldiers, took questions and held an open discussion on issues facing the deployed soldiers. The soldiers are assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Advise and Assist Brigade

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