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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Vice President Joe Biden, far left, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, second from left, his wife, Lilibet, and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, show honor during the posting of colors before the ceremonial swearing-in of Hagel as the 24th secretary at the Pentagon, March 14, 2013.

POSTING OF COLORS

Vice President Joe Biden, far left, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, second from left, his wife, Lilibet, and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, show honor during the posting of colors before the ceremonial swearing-in of Hagel as the 24th secretary at the Pentagon, March 14, 2013.

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