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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses about 400 Marines from the 2nd Battalion 6th Marines Regiment, thanking them for their service at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 12, 2011.

CAMP LEJEUNE

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses about 400 Marines from the 2nd Battalion 6th Marines Regiment, thanking them for their service at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 12, 2011.

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