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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses the audience during a celebration of the 236th birthday of the U.S.Army at the Pentagon, June 14, 2011. The soldiers seated at the front re-enlisted during the event and received a personal collector coin from Gates.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses the audience during a celebration of the 236th birthday of the U.S.Army at the Pentagon, June 14, 2011. The soldiers seated at the front re-enlisted during the event and received a personal collector coin from Gates.

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