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Travels with Gates
Navy Lt. Cdr. Tom Reynolds, commander of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3, briefs Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates about the various types of equipment they use while deployed during a visit to San Diego, Jan. 7, 2008. Gates meets with Marine recruits during a visit to Camp Pendelton, Calif., Jan. 7, 2008.
Gates meets with Marines who recently returned from Iraq at Camp Pendelton, Calif.,,Jan. 7, 2008.

Defense Secretary Meets With Troops in California

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., Jan. 8, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates spent a day meeting Marines, sailors and their families at several California installations. Story

Gates Calls on Iran to Disavow Aggressors at Sea

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 8, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates called on Iran to disavow the actions of five high-speed boats that reportedly threatened to blow up three U.S. Navy warships. Story