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Sharp 'Right Man' for Korea Post, Gates SaysSEOUL, South Korea, June 3, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates hailed newly promoted Army Gen. William “Skip” Sharp as “the right man” to advance the close U.S. alliance with South Korea today, as Sharp took on the top U.S. military post on the Korean peninsula. more» Gates Advocates 'Normalized' Tours for TroopsSEOUL, South Korea, June 2, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today he’s not only receptive to extending U.S. troop deployments here to three-year, accompanied tours, but personally believes it’s “overdue.” more» U.S., South Korea Talks to Focus on SecuritySEOUL, South Korea, June 2, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates arrived in Seoul, South Korea, to discuss developments in the U.S.-Republic of Korea security relationship and officiate at tomorrow’s change of command ceremonies at U.S. Forces Korea. more» Gates: U.S., South Korea Share Democratic IdealsBANGKOK, Thailand, June 1, 2008 – In Bangkok, Thailand, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates reaffirmed that the U.S.-Thai military-to-military relationship is based on shared democratic principles. more» Secretary, Chairman Discuss Defense Issues
Secretary Asks Nations for Afghanistan SupportSINGAPORE, May 31, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates continued his quest to get more Asian countries to help in Afghanistan during bilateral sessions at an Asia security conference in Singapore. more» |
'End Game' Critical in Iraq, Gates SaysSINGAPORE, May 31, 2008 – With progress being made in Iraq, the United States must focus on getting the “end game” right, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said. more» Guam Prepares for Arrival of 8,000 Marines
Gates Honors 66-Year Federal Employee
Gates Arrives in Singapore for Security SummitSINGAPORE, May 30, 2008 – Arriving in Singapore for the 7th annual Asia Security Summit, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said he plans to assure regional allies and friends that the United States hasn’t lost focus on or commitment to the region. more» Secretary's Trip Shows Asian CommitmentEN ROUTE TO GUAM, May 28, 2008 – U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates kicked off a six-day swing through the Western Pacific that includes a keynote address at the 7th annual International Institute of Strategic Studies' Asia Security Summit in Singapore. more» |
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