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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel gets a hug and a question from fifth-grade students from John Tyler Elementary School during the "Spirit of Service" day at the Pentagon, May 10, 2013. The students participated in various activities, including a tour of the Pentagon, a luncheon with Defense Department representatives and a demonstration by the Pentagon Force Protection Agency.

'SPIRIT OF SERVICE'

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel gets a hug and a question from fifth-grade students from John Tyler Elementary School during the "Spirit of Service" day at the Pentagon, May 10, 2013. The students participated in various activities, including a tour of the Pentagon, a luncheon with Defense Department representatives and a demonstration by the Pentagon Force Protection Agency.

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