Gates Arrives in Iraq Defense Secretary Robert Gates walks with Gen. John Abizaid, center, commander of U.S. Central Command, and Gen. George Casey, commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq, upon his arrival in Baghdad, Iraq, Dec. 20, 2006.  Defense Dept. photo by Cherie A. Thurlby Back To HomePage More Photo Essays Next About DefenseLink DoD Inspector General Freedom of Information Privacy & Security External Link Disclaimer Web Policy Contact Us USA.gov