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Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates congratulates newly commissioned sailors and airmen after delivering the Oath of Office to them at Morehouse College's 126th Commencement ceremony in Atlanta, Ga., on May 16, 2010.

Secretary Gates congratulates newly commissioned sailors and airmen.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates congratulates newly commissioned sailors and airmen after delivering the Oath of Office to them at Morehouse College's 126th Commencement ceremony in Atlanta, Ga., on May 16, 2010.

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