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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel receives a briefing aboard the USS Stethem at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, near Tokyo, Oct. 4, 2013. Hagel spoke to crew members, thanking them for their service and answering questions.

STETHEM BRIEFING

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel receives a briefing aboard the USS Stethem at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, near Tokyo, Oct. 4, 2013. Hagel spoke to crew members, thanking them for their service and answering questions.

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