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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta addresses the audience at the Center For a New American Security in Washington D.C., on Nov. 20, 2012. Panetta discussed some of the significant national security challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Secretary Panetta addresses the audience at the Center For a New American Security

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta addresses the audience at the Center For a New American Security in Washington D.C., on Nov. 20, 2012. Panetta discussed some of the significant national security challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

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