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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel thanks U.S. airmen for their service in Tokyo, Oct. 4, 2013. Hagel also met with the crew of the USS Stethem on Yokosuka Naval Base to thank sailors for their service and answer questions.

THANKING AIRMEN

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel thanks U.S. airmen for their service in Tokyo, Oct. 4, 2013. Hagel also met with the crew of the USS Stethem on Yokosuka Naval Base to thank sailors for their service and answer questions.

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