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Pete Geren is sworn-in as the 20th Secretary of the Army during Pentagon ceremonies, Aug. 30, 2007. Geren's wife Beckie holds the Bible as Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates administers the oath of office.

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Pete Geren is sworn-in as the 20th Secretary of the Army during Pentagon ceremonies, Aug. 30, 2007. Geren's wife Beckie holds the Bible as Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates administers the oath of office.

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