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President Barack Obama and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen listen as Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates addresses audience members at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in his honor at the Pentagon on June 30, 2011.

President Barack Obama and Adm. Mike Mullen listen as Secretary Gates addresses audience members.

President Barack Obama and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen listen as Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates addresses audience members at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in his honor at the Pentagon on June 30, 2011.

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