Gates Says Meetings to Focus on Afghanistan, Russia, Transformation
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT – While the alliance's transformation is the scheduled topic of discussion at a NATO defense ministerial conference this week in Budapest, Hungary, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today that Afghanistan and Russia also will be high on the agenda.
Gates: Iran Remains Unyielding
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
FORT LESLEY J. McNAIR, D.C. – Until Iran decides to change its approach to the world, the United States shouldn't reach out to the nation, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said on Monday, September 29, 2008.
Gates: Coalition Has Entered Endgame in Iraq
By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON,DC - Amid an 80-percent drop in violence and with further withdrawals of U.S. forces in sight, the coalition in Iraq has reached the "endgame," Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today.
Gates: Three Combat Brigades Available for Afghanistan by Summer
By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, DC – Up to three additional brigade combat teams will likely be available for deployment to Afghanistan next spring and summer, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today. Gates, who provided his assessment in response to lawmakers' questions during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, qualified his answer with a caveat, saying it's worth considering how heavy a military footprint the United States ought to have in Afghanistan.
Defense Secretary Sees Shift in Mission as Command Changes in Iraq
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
CAMP SPEICHER, Iraq, – Tomorrow's Multinational Force Iraq change of command also signifies a shift in the coalition mission in the country, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said while en route to Iraq to participate in the ceremony.
Gates Stops in Belgium En Route to NATO Summit
By Fred W. Baker III
American Forces Press Service
MONS, BELGIUM – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates stopped here briefly today for a fact-finding visit on his way to the NATO Summit in Bucharest, Romania.
Gates Looks to Strengthen Ties with India
By Fred W. Baker III
American Forces Press Service
NEW DELHI, Feb. 26, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates landed here today looking to expand on what one official said already is one of the best military-to-military relationships the United States has with any country in the world.
Robert M. Gates Favors Pause After Surge Redeployments
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
FORWARD OPERATING BASE FALCON, IRAQ – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today he'll probably recommend a pause for evaluation and assessment in Iraq before further troop reductions when the last surge brigade leaves in July.
Bush Urges Congress to Approve Funds for Troops in Combat
By Carmen L. Gleason
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, DC - President Bush said Congress must act quickly to approve a bill to fund troops fighting in the war on terrorism.
Robert M. Gates Urges More Emphasis, Funding for All Aspects of National Power
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, DC – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates called today for the United States to strengthen all elements of its national power – the "soft" power as well as "hard" military might -- to faces challenges in Iraq and Afghanistan and others it will confront in the future.
