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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left center, conducts a round-table discussion with representatives of veterans service organizations at the Pentagon, March 21, 2013.

VETERANS DISCUSSION

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left center, conducts a round-table discussion with representatives of veterans service organizations at the Pentagon, March 21, 2013.

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