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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel visits troops at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 25, 2013. Hagel thanked the troops for their service and answered questions on a variety of issues, including the effects of sequestration on the Air Force and sanctions on Iran.

THANKING TROOPS

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel visits troops at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 25, 2013. Hagel thanked the troops for their service and answered questions on a variety of issues, including the effects of sequestration on the Air Force and sanctions on Iran.

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