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Pentagon Press Secretary Nay Rear Adm. John Kirby conducts a news briefing with reporters at the Pentagon, March 24, 2014. Kirby said Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel issued a video message emphasizing professionalism in the Defense Department, and was meeting with senior service leaders on ways to maintain ethics and character across the force.

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Pentagon Press Secretary Nay Rear Adm. John Kirby conducts a news briefing with reporters at the Pentagon, March 24, 2014. Kirby said Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel issued a video message emphasizing professionalism in the Defense Department, and was meeting with senior service leaders on ways to maintain ethics and character across the force.

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