U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, center, shakes hands with Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada, left, and South Korean Defense Minister Lee Sang-Hee as they prepare for their trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the “Shangri-La Dialogue” Asia security summit, Singapore, May 30, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates delivers the keynote speech at the “Shangri-La Dialogue” Asia security conference in Singapore, May 30, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, talks with South Korean Defense Minister Lee Sang-Hee during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the “Shangri-La Dialogue” Asia security conference in Singapore, May 30, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison

Iraqi policemen assigned to the 2nd National Police Division's 8th National Police Brigade and U.S. paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, Multinational Division Baghdad look down a street while patrolling Sumer Al-Ghadier, in eastern Baghdad during Operation Asfah Ramlyah. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alex Licea

U.S. Marines participate in a practice raid on Flushing Meadows Park with a CH-46 helicopter to demonstrate for civilians the tactics the U.S. Marine Corps uses while raiding an area in enemy territory, May 25, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the 6th Marine Regiment's 2nd Battalion. The demonstration was part of Fleet Week 2009 activities. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl Payne

A U.S. Marine stands as lookout while other members of his team search detainees during a non-compliant merchant vessel drill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry in the Atlantic Ocean, May 26, 2009. The Marine is a member of the visit, board, search and seizure team assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard USS Fort McHenry. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson

The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, left, and the guided missile cruiser USS Anzio, right, conduct a replenishment at sea with the military sealift command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall while operating in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, May 23, 2009. The USS Fort McHenry is on a scheduled deployment with the Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson

U.S. Army soldiers give the U.S. Navy's Parade of Sail ships a 17-gun salute as they pass by Fort Hamilton, N. Y., May 20, 2009. Navy sailors and members of the U.S. Marine Corps have been in New York City for Fleet Week, a week-long display of military equipment and personnel. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall A. Clinton