Hagel Welcomes Portuguese Defense Minister to Pentagon U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left, hosts an honor cordon to welcome Portuguese Defense Minister Jose Pedro Aguiar-Branco at the Pentagon, March 31, 2014. The two leaders met to discuss defense-related topics. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.08 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 893959-U-TKV69-258.jpg Photo Gallery