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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel hosts the Secretary's Leadership Council at the Pentagon, Jan. 16, 2014. The council includes the commanders of the nine combatant commands and senior civilian leaders.

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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel hosts the Secretary's Leadership Council at the Pentagon, Jan. 16, 2014. The council includes the commanders of the nine combatant commands and senior civilian leaders.

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