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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta receives the first Director's Distinguished Service Medal from CIA Acting Director Michael J. Morell as Panetta pays one final visit to the CIA in McLean, Va., Feb. 14, 2013. Panetta will remain secretary of defense until his successor is confirmed and sworn in.

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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta receives the first Director's Distinguished Service Medal from CIA Acting Director Michael J. Morell as Panetta pays one final visit to the CIA in McLean, Va., Feb. 14, 2013. Panetta will remain secretary of defense until his successor is confirmed and sworn in.

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