SHOUT OUT U.S. soldiers and airmen give a shout out to U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates as he met with them 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. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.08 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 881729-J-FVZ61-293.jpg Photo Gallery