101206-N-5016P-006 ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 6, 2010) Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates delivers remarks during an all-hands call aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). This is the first time Gates has visited a deployed aircraft carrier. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Arif Patani/Released) US Navy 101206-N-5016P-006 Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates delivers remarks duri

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101206-N-5016P-006 ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 6, 2010) Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates delivers remarks during an all-hands call aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). This is the first time Gates has visited a deployed aircraft carrier. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Arif Patani/Released) US Navy 101206-N-5016P-006 Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates delivers remarks during an all-hands call aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham L

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