070531-N-8623G-065 CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (May 31, 2007) - Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Robert M. Gates, and Commander U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. Timothy J. Keating, answer reporters' questions during a press conference at Headquarters, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). USPACOM is responsible for all American air, ground and maritime military forces in the Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elisia V. Gonzales (RELEASED)