CONFIRMATION HEARING Former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel answers questions during a confirmation hearing in the Senate Armed Service Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington D.C., Jan. 31, 2013. Hagel, if confirmed, will become the 24th defense secretary. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.04 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 853618-O-OOQ44-642.jpg Photo Gallery