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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates gives honors during the national anthem in the Pentagon Auditorium Aug. 6, 2008, prior to hosting the 60th anniversary commemoration of the signing of Executive Orders 9980 and 9981, which integrated the armed forces and the federal civil service. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Molly A. Burgess |
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