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Georgian soldiers, left, with American Marines and soldiers, carry the flags of participating countries during Exercise Immediate Response, near Tbilisi, Georgia, August 2008. More than 900 American service members participated. U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is making his first visit to Georgia as defense secretary during a September 2014 trip that also includes stops in Wales and Turkey. Georgia has served alongside the U.S. during operations and exercises.

Georgian soldiers, left, with American Marines and soldiers, carry the flags of participating countries during Exercise Immediate Response, near Tbilisi, Georgia, August 2008. More than 900 American service members participated. U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is making his first visit to Georgia as defense secretary during a September 2014 trip that also includes stops in Wales and Turkey. Georgia has served alongside the U.S. during operations and exercises.

Georgian soldiers, left, with American Marines and soldiers, carry the flags of participating countries during Exercise Immediate Response, near Tbilisi, Georgia, August 2008. More than 900 American service members participated. U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is making his first visit to Georgia as defense secretary during a September 2014 trip that also includes stops in Wales and Turkey. Georgia has served alongside the U.S. during operations and exercises.

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