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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel briefs reporters at the Pentagon, Feb. 7, 2014. Hagel discussed the nomination of retired Marine Corps Col. Robert O. Work as the next deputy defense secretary and discussed issues including an effort to strengthen ethical behavior within the Defense Department.

PENTAGON BRIEFING

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel briefs reporters at the Pentagon, Feb. 7, 2014. Hagel discussed the nomination of retired Marine Corps Col. Robert O. Work as the next deputy defense secretary and discussed issues including an effort to strengthen ethical behavior within the Defense Department.

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