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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel makes remarks during a ceremony to remember prisoners of war and service members missing in action during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept. 20, 2013.

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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel makes remarks during a ceremony to remember prisoners of war and service members missing in action during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept. 20, 2013.

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