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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, center, and Acting Air Force Secretary Eric K. Fanning, right, join airmen to celebrate the 66th Air Force birthday at the Pentagon, Sept. 18, 2013.

AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, center, and Acting Air Force Secretary Eric K. Fanning, right, join airmen to celebrate the 66th Air Force birthday at the Pentagon, Sept. 18, 2013.

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