Secretary Gates escorts German Defense Minister Thomas De Maiziere into the Pentagon. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (right) escorts German Defense Minister Thomas De Maiziere through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon on April 28, 2011. Gates and Maiziere will meet to discuss a range of mutually important security issues. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.07 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 093647-I-JZN72-251.jpg Photo Gallery