ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2010 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates met with leaders of the United Arab Emirates and discussed Afghanistan, Yemen, the elections in Iraq and bilateral military-to-military relations, but the main discussion point was Iran. Story >>
A U.S. MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHWEST ASIA, March 11, 2010 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told troops he was disappointed Northrop-Grumman pulled out of the Air Force’s next-generation tanker aircraft contract competition, leaving the field to Boeing, but said the process was balanced. Story >>
A U.S. MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHWEST ASIA, March 11, 2010 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has served eight presidents, and he shared some of his insights into that experience with U.S. servicemembers deployed in southwest Asia. Story >>
A U.S. MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHWEST ASIA, March 11, 2010 - Deployed servicemembers quizzed Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates about Afghanistan, the elections in Iraq and the Iran situation during a question-and-answer period in southwest Asia. Story >>
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 10, 2010 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates asked Saudi King Abdallah today to use his country’s influence to convince other nations to support United Nations sanctions on Iran, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said here. Story >>
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 10, 2010 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will discuss Iran, Afghanistan and military-to-military contacts with Saudi officials here today. Gates, who arrived here after a three-day visit to Afghanistan, is scheduled to meet with King Abdallah and Crown Prince Sultan.
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CAMP BLACKHORSE, Afghanistan, March 10, 2010 – For the last stop in his visit to Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates opted to take a first-hand look at the Afghan National Army training center here. Story >>
NOW ZAD, Afghanistan, March 9, 2010 – Afghanistan is a Muslim country, but a Christmas miracle took place in this city, a senior Marine Corps officer said here today. Story >>
NOW ZAD, Afghanistan, March 9, 2010 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates’ visits with troops in Afghanistan’s Kandahar and Helmand provinces have reinforced his belief that the strategy is working in Afghanistan.
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FORWARD OPERATING BASE FRONTENAC, Afghanistan, March 9, 2010 – A white-painted blast wall standing in front of the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry, headquarters here bearing the names of 22 fallen soldiers was a sobering reminder to Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates of the cost of the war. Story >>
CAMP EGGERS, Afghanistan, March 8, 2010 – Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates met in Kabul today to discuss the challenges still facing Afghanistan and the increasing opportunities in the country. Story >>
KABUL, March 8, 2010 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is visiting Afghanistan to get what he called the “ground truth” from servicemembers. Gates flew all night and landed at the international airport here. He immediately began a series of meetings with Afghan and NATO leaders. Story >>
ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT, March 7, 2010 – The Iraqi election process shows how far the country has come, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today. Gates received reports on the Iraqi election from Army Gen. Ray Odierno, the U.S. commander in the country. Story >>
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