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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel waves goodbye as he departs Singapore, June 3, 2013. Hagel will conclude his weeklong trip in Brussels, where he plans to meet with defense ministers at NATO headquarters.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel waves goodbye as he departs Singapore, June 3, 2013. Hagel will conclude his weeklong trip in Brussels, where he plans to meet with defense ministers at NATO headquarters.

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