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Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates applauds outgoing Pacific Command Commander Adm. Timothy J. Keating after presenting him the Defense Distinguished Service Medal during the Pacific Command change of command ceremony at Camp Smith in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Oct. 19, 2009.

Secretary Gates applauds outgoing Pacific Command Commander Adm. Timothy J. Keating.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates applauds outgoing Pacific Command Commander Adm. Timothy J. Keating after presenting him the Defense Distinguished Service Medal during the Pacific Command change of command ceremony at Camp Smith in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Oct. 19, 2009.

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