Armed Forces Salute Gates During Farewell Tribute

Department of Defense Photo Essay

  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks to Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor Gates at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey
  • Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates before the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor Gates at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen
  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates waits with Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for President Barack Obama to arrive at the Pentagon for the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor Gates, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen
  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates greets President Barack Obama upon his arrival at the Pentagon for the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor Gates, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen
  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, left, greet Vice President Joe Biden upon his arrival at the Pentagaon before the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor Gates, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen
  • Members of the U.S. Army Continental Color Guard arrive at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey
  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, President Barack Obama, and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, listen to the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps during the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor Gates at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen
  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates reviews troops at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, President Barack Obama and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, render honors during the playing of the national anthem at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor Gates at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
  • The 3rd U.S. Infantry Salute Guns Platoon renders honors at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey
  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, President Barack Obama and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stand as the citation is read for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award a president can bestow, during the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute for Gates at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen
  • Becky Gates, center, wife of Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, and their son, Bradley, stand as President Barack Obama presents Gates with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. the highest civilian award a president can bestow, during the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor Gates at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen
  • Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses audience members at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor retiring Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
  • President Barack Obama addresses audience members at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor retiring Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
  • President Barack Obama presents Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor the retiring secretary at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses the audience while President Barak Obama and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, look on during the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor Gates at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen
  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses audience members at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in his honor at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates shakes hands with President Barack Obama while Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, applauds during the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor the retiring secretary at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen
  • The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps stand on the parade field at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey
  • The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps marches on the parade field at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey
  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates renders a salute as troops pass in review at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in his honor at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey
  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and President Barack Obama salute as troops pass in review as part of the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor Gates at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen
  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and President Barack Obama salute as troops pass in review at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor the retiring secretary at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates waves and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, salutes as President Barack Obama departs the Pentagon after the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to honor the retiring secretary at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen
  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III leave Gates' office for a final time together at the Pentagon, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen
  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates shakes hands with Defense Department employees as he departs the Pentagon for a final time as secretary, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen
  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates shakes hands with Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John Kelly, his senior military sssistant, as he departs the Pentagon for a final time as secretary, June 30, 2011. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen