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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates thanks Marines for their service after a demonstration at the improvised explosive device area while visiting Marines at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 23, 2009. Gates visited Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune prior to their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates thanks Marines for their service after a demonstration at the improvised explosive device area while visiting Marines at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 23, 2009. Gates visited Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune prior to their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.

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