Speaking for about 16 minutes before a cheering crowd at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Dr. Gates praised the graduates for choosing a difficult career path, knowing that the military is fighting a war on terror.
"You are special because you are among those who have chosen to serve, to defend the dreams of others," he said.
Dr. Gates reminded the graduates of their path through the academy, starting off with Plebe Summer...
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