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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and President Barack Obama salute during the March-in-Review at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor the retiring secretary at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and President Barack Obama salute during the March-in-Review at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor the retiring secretary at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011.

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