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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

New Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and his wife, Lilibet, arrive for Hagel's first day at the Pentagon, Feb. 27, 2013. Hagel later took the oath of office to serve as the 24th secretary.

New Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and his wife, Lilibet, arrive for Hagel's first day at the Pentagon, Feb. 27, 2013. Hagel later took the oath of office to serve as the 24th secretary.

New Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and his wife, Lilibet, arrive for Hagel's first day at the Pentagon, Feb. 27, 2013. Hagel later took the oath of office to serve as the 24th secretary.

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