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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta applauds Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during the armed forces farewell tribute to honor the secretary on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Feb. 8, 2013. Panetta is stepping down as the 23rd defense secretary.

PANETTA TRIBUTE

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta applauds Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during the armed forces farewell tribute to honor the secretary on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Feb. 8, 2013. Panetta is stepping down as the 23rd defense secretary.

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