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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks with soldiers and airmen during a trip to Mosul, Iraq, April 8, 2011. Gates also held discussions with the troops while taking photos and giving coins to them. The troops are assigned to the 4th Battalion, 1st Advise and Assist Brigade.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks with soldiers and airmen during a trip to Mosul, Iraq, April 8, 2011. Gates also held discussions with the troops while taking photos and giving coins to them. The troops are assigned to the 4th Battalion, 1st Advise and Assist Brigade.

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