Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, conducts a press conference with French Minister of Defense Herve Morin during Morin's first visit to the Pentagon as the defense minister, Jan. 31, 2008. Defense Dept. photo by Cherie A. Thurlby

French Minister of Defense Herve Morin emphasizes a point during his meeting with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates at the Pentagon, Jan. 31, 2008. The two defense leaders held talks on a broad range of security issues. Defense Dept. photo by R. D. Ward

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates escorts visiting French Minister of Defense Herve Morin through an honor cordon at the Pentagon entrance, Jan. 31, 2008. Morin is visiting to discuss bilateral security issues. Defense Dept. photo by R. D. Ward

Recording artist Jimmy Buffett gives the hang loose sign after stepping off a Seahawk helicopter on board the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in port in the Middle East, Jan. 28, 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Justin Losack

U.S. Navy Senior Chief Legalman Alicia Barnes hands a book bag containing school supplies, flip flops, soap, shampoo and treats to a young girl Jan. 27, 2008, at the Center for the Protection of Women and Children in Djibouti, the country's largest orphanage. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Redente

Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Fabian Villota grinds a piece of pipe to use as a guide for mooring lines on the forcastel of the USS Theodore Roosevelt. The Roosevelt is conducting carrier qualifications off the coast of Virginia, Jan. 30, 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Hall

An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 106 launches from a catapult during flight operations on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 26, 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder

An instructor at the U.S. Navy Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL school sprays water from a high pressure hose as candidates navigate the obstacle course at the Naval Special Warfare Command, Jan. 28, 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin S. Beauchamp