Secretary Gates addresses the audience during the George C. Marshall award presentation. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates addresses the audience during the George C. Marshall award presentation at the State Department in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 16, 2009. Gates received the award for a lifetime of distinguished service to his country. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.06 MB) Photo By: VIRIN: 402098-I-OUY48-558.jpg Photo Gallery