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Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates awards Secretary of the Army Pete Geren the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service (Bronze Palm) during a farewell ceremony in his honor in Conmy Hall at Fort Myer, Va., on July 17, 2009.

Secretary Gates awards Secretary of the Army Pete Geren the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates awards Secretary of the Army Pete Geren the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service (Bronze Palm) during a farewell ceremony in his honor in Conmy Hall at Fort Myer, Va., on July 17, 2009.

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