Gates names troop protection, care as top priority

Friday, May 16, 2008

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday he wants to see major changes in three areas before he leaves the Pentagon -- unmanned aircraft, protective gear for troops and medical care for the wounded.

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