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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, right, listens to a reporter's question as he briefs the press aboard a military aircraft on his way to Malaysia where he will meet with Malaysian leaders, including Prime Minister Najib Razak and Defense Minister Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. During the briefing, Hagel responded to questions on the crisis in Syria.

ONBOARD BRIEFING

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, right, listens to a reporter's question as he briefs the press aboard a military aircraft on his way to Malaysia where he will meet with Malaysian leaders, including Prime Minister Najib Razak and Defense Minister Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. During the briefing, Hagel responded to questions on the crisis in Syria.

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