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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

President Barack Obama hugs Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta during an armed forces farewell tribute in honor of Panetta at Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall, Va., on Feb. 8, 2013. Panetta is stepping down as the 23rd secretary of defense.

President Obama hugs Secretary Panetta during a farewell tribute in honor of Panetta

President Barack Obama hugs Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta during an armed forces farewell tribute in honor of Panetta at Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall, Va., on Feb. 8, 2013. Panetta is stepping down as the 23rd secretary of defense.

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