Secretary Gates meets with troops and thanks them for their service. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with troops and thanks them for their service at Combined Operating Base Adder during a trip to Iraq on July 28, 2009. Gates visited Iraq receiving operational updates as well as meeting with key Iraqi officials. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.08 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 398848-S-KAQ08-784.jpg Photo Gallery