HAGEL ANNOUNCEMENT Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel discusses his resignation during a news conference with President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington, D.C., Nov. 24, 2014. Hagel will continue to serve as defense secretary until a successor is confirmed by the U.S. Senate. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.05 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 194469-Q-RMS81-470.jpg Photo Gallery