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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks with soldiers after they performed urban warfare training on Ft. Jackson, S.C., May 12, 2011. Gates had earlier hosted a town hall on base.

URBAN WARFARE

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks with soldiers after they performed urban warfare training on Ft. Jackson, S.C., May 12, 2011. Gates had earlier hosted a town hall on base.

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