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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel hosts an honor cordon for German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen at the Pentagon, June 19, 2014. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual national interest in the European region.

HONOR CORDON

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel hosts an honor cordon for German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen at the Pentagon, June 19, 2014. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual national interest in the European region.

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