Gates Makes Rounds in Ukraine Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates meets with Marines from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, Oct. 22, 2007, prior to attending the 12th annual meeting of the Southeast European Defense Ministerial.  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