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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, third from left, meets with Pieter De Crem, third from right, Belgium's deputy prime minister and defense minister, at the Pentagon, Nov. 5, 2013. The two leaders discussed national and defense issues of mutual importance.

DEFENSE DISCUSSIONS

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, third from left, meets with Pieter De Crem, third from right, Belgium's deputy prime minister and defense minister, at the Pentagon, Nov. 5, 2013. The two leaders discussed national and defense issues of mutual importance.

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