Gates Applauds Efforts at Red River Army Depot
TEXARKANA, Texas, May 2, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates toured Red River Army Depot, observing operations that have won accolades for speed and efficiency in refurbishing worn-out wheeled and tracked vehicles for use by warfighters who depend on them. Story
Gates: Afghanistan Command Restructuring Worthy of Consideration
TEXARKANA, Texas, May 2, 2008 – The concept of increasing U.S. command and control in Afghanistan “is clearly something that needs to be looked at,” Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said. Story
Gates Views Expansion Effort at Fort Bliss
FORT BLISS, Texas, May 2, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates got a firsthand look at the massive growth under way at Fort Bliss, Texas, to prepare for the arrival of 1st Armored Division in one of the Army Corps of Engineers' largest-ever construction projects. Story
Families' Support Key to Troops' Success
FORT BLISS, Texas, May 2, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates paid tribute to what he called "the power behind the power" -- the families and community members who stand behind the troops engaged in the war on terror. Story
Gates to NCOs: Communicate Troops' Needs
FORT BLISS, Texas, May 1, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates called on senior Army noncommissioned officers to be his eyes and ears in the field and to ensure systems within the Defense Department to support the troops are working. Story
Gates to NCO: Encourage Troops to Seek Help
FORT BLISS, Texas, May 1, 2008 – The Defense Department is working to reduce stress on the force and improve quality of life for the troops, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said on Fort Bliss, Texas.
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Gates Committed to Troops' Quality of Life
FORT BLISS, Texas, May 1, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said he found revelations of substandard housing for returning combat troops at Fort Bragg, N.C., "appalling" and said he's committing to ensuring servicemembers and their families get the quality-of-life benefits they deserve. Story
Gates Announces Security Question Change
FORT BLISS, Texas, May 1, 2008 – Seeking mental-health care due to post-traumatic stress will no longer be seen as an obstacle to getting a government security clearance, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates announced in Texas. Story | Video
Gates Honors Service Of Past, Present, Future
FORT BLISS, Texas, May 1, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates honored military service at two very different ceremonies: one at Fort Bliss, Texas, and another in Mexico City. Story
Maliki's Stand Unifies Iraqi Government
MEXICO CITY, April 30, 2008 – Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's stand against insurgents is serving to unify his once-splintered government, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told reporters in Mexico City. Story
Second Carrier in Gulf a 'Reminder' of U.S. Presence
MEXICO CITY, April 30, 2008 – The movement of a second aircraft carrier into the Persian Gulf this week doesn't signal an escalation of the U.S. naval presence -- but could serve as a "reminder" of it to countries in the region. Story
Gates Lauds U.S.-Mexico Counterdrug Partnership
MEXICO CITY, April 30, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates' visit to Mexico, the first in 12 years for a U.S. defense secretary, focused on a counterdrug partnership against drug cartels and other transnational threats. Story
Photo Essays
May 2, 2008: Gates Visits Red River Army Depot
May 2, 2008: Gates Meets with Soldiers on Fort Bliss
May 2, 2008: Gates Tours Restoration and Resilience Center
May 2, 2008: Gates Tours Future Fort Bliss Facilities
May 1, 2008: Gates Visits Fort Bliss, Texas
May 1, 2008: Gates Continues Mexico City Visit
April 30, 2008: Gates Visits Mexico City