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Gates Tours Whiteman Air Force Base
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates receives a tour of a B-2 Spirit from 509th Bomb Wing Commander Col. Gary Harencak during a visit to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 20, 2007. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates receives a tour from B-2 pilots Air Force Capt. Adam Cuquet and Air Force Capt. Adam Goodpasture during a visit to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 20, 2007. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates receives a tour from B-2 pilots Air Force Capt. Adam Cuquet and Air Force Capt. Adam Goodpasture during a visit to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 20, 2007.Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates receives a tour of a B-2 and their weapons systems from pilots Air Force Capt. Adam Cuquet and Air Force Capt. Adam Goodpasture during a visit to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 20, 2007. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates meets with airmen and soldiers who recently returned from deployment during a visit to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 20, 2007. U.S. Representative Ike Skelton introduces Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates during a luncheon with the Base Community Council at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 20, 2007. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks to members of the Base Community Council at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 20, 2007.Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks to members of the Base Community Council at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 20, 2007. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates pins the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Action Medal to Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Shumate at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 20, 2007. Shumate, an Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician, received the medals for his efforts in Iraq.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates receives a tour of a B-2 Spirit from 509th Bomb Wing Commander Col. Gary Harencak during a visit to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Nov. 20, 2007.
Defense Dept. photo by Cherie A. Thurlby