Secretary Gates speaks with local elders, the Village Council and the District Police Chief. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates speaks with local elders, the Village Council and the District Police Chief during a visit to the village outside of Combat Outpost Kowall in Afghanistan on March 8, 2011. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.08 MB) Photo By: VIRIN: 198921-M-TKB89-452.jpg Photo Gallery