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John McHugh, right, takes the oath of office as the Army's 21st secretary during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept. 21, 2009. Joyce Morrow, left, the Army secretary's administrative assistant, administers the oath and Anne LeMay, special assistant, holds the Bible.

NEW ARMY SECRETARY

John McHugh, right, takes the oath of office as the Army's 21st secretary during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept. 21, 2009. Joyce Morrow, left, the Army secretary's administrative assistant, administers the oath and Anne LeMay, special assistant, holds the Bible.

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