Gates Salutes U.S. Servicemembers at Awards DinnerBy Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2007 Six U.S. military members recognized by a local patriotic organization for their overseas service in the war on terror also received Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates’ personal thanks here yesterday evening. (Video)
Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates takes a photo with Grateful Nation Award recipients at the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs annual dinner in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15, 2007. Defense Dept. photo by Cherie A. Thurlby (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available.