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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta waves as he departs from Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, May 31, 2012. Panetta is on a 10-day trip to the Asia-Pacific region to meet with defense counterparts.

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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta waves as he departs from Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, May 31, 2012. Panetta is on a 10-day trip to the Asia-Pacific region to meet with defense counterparts.

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