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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left, administers the oath of office to newly installed Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work during a welcome ceremony at the Pentagon, June 9, 2014.

WELCOME CEREMONY

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left, administers the oath of office to newly installed Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work during a welcome ceremony at the Pentagon, June 9, 2014.

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