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Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with junior enlisted officers deployed to Manas Airbase, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, June 5, 2007. Gates held the informal meeting to hear directly from the troops about their concerns and answer their questions.

IN KYRGYZSTAN

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates meets with junior enlisted officers deployed to Manas Airbase, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, June 5, 2007. Gates held the informal meeting to hear directly from the troops about their concerns and answer their questions.

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