080221-N-9758L-094 PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Feb. 21, 2008) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Robert M. Gates speaks with news media pier side during a press conference at Naval Station Pearl Harbor after a visit to the Pearl Harbor-based guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59). Gates commented on “what appears to be a very successful mission” regarding the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie’s (CG 70) SM-3 missile intercepting a malfunctioning reconnaissance satellite and the ìincredible quality, dedication and skill of the men and women in uniform.” Navy photo by Mass Communication


080221-N-9758L-094 PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Feb. 21, 2008) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Robert M. Gates speaks with news media pier side during a press conference at Naval Station Pearl Harbor after a visit to the Pearl Harbor-based guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59). Gates commented on “what appears to be a very successful mission” regarding the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie’s (CG 70) SM-3 missile intercepting a malfunctioning reconnaissance satellite and the ìincredible quality, dedication and skill of the men and women in uniform.” Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael A. Lantron (Released) Gates speaks with new media in Hawaii 98637


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