We're stuck on Guantanamo

During a hearing on the Defense Department, Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-CA) asks about a Defense investigation into closing Guantanamo Bay and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says that the investigation is stalled. (0:41)
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The tragedy is compounded in Myanmar

During a press conference at the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says that the tragedy in Myanmar is compounded by the restriction of aid workers. He offers examples of when the U.S. military was able to help in humanitarian crises in the past. (0:31)
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Stop-loss has proven necessary

During a press conference at the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says that despite his concerns about stop-loss, a retention technique where military members who are scheduled to retire or discharge are not allowed to do so, it has proven necessary in the current conflicts. He says that he expects with continued draw downs in Iraq, that the number of stop-loss cases will be reduced. (0:58)
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"Soldiers should never have to live in such squalor"

Speaking to a group of non commissioned officers at Ft. Bliss, Texas Secretary of Defense Robert Gates criticized the conditions at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina saying that it is the duty of every commander to ensure that troops have decent living conditions. (0:41)
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Seeking mental health treatment will not endanger security clearance

Speaking at the Restoration and Resilience Center at Ft. Bliss, Texas the Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says that after changing the questionnaire for security clearance, seeking help for post combat mental disorders will not, in and of itself be a disqualification for receiving or renewing the security clearance. (0:51)
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The stigma of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Speaking at the Restoration and Resilience Center at Ft. Bliss, Texas the Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says that part of the effort to remove the stigma of PTSD is to reassuring military members that seeking help does not make them weak. (0:22)
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There is unification behind Maliki post-Basra says Gates

During a press availability during his trip to Mexico City, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says that the Iraqi government is unifying behind Prime Minister Maliki for his decision to go after illegal Shiite militias in Iraq. (1:32)
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A reminder to Iran

During a press availability during his trip to Mexico City, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says that an increased Navy presence in the Gulf does not represent escalation against Iran, but might serve as a reminder. (0:31)
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Gates: We must strengthen the capabilities of our friends

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speaks to the press during his trip to Mexico City about how the Merida Initiative, a funding request to help Mexico combat drug cartels, is consistent with the U.S. message of supporting it's allies. (1:09)
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Secretary of Defense Robert Gates travels to Mexico

Pentagon Correspondent Meredith MacKenzie is traveling with the Secretary of Defense to Mexico. She gives an overview of the Defense Department's goals for the trip and meetings with Mexican military officials. (1:40)
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Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speaks about Turkish operations inside Iraq

While traveling in Turkey, Sec. Gates says that Turkish operations inside Iraq against Kurdish terrorist groups should be limited and targeted and should take into consideration Iraqi sovereignty. (0:42)
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