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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel addresses soldiers at the National Training Center on Fort Irwin, Calif., Nov. 16, 2014. Hagel is on a trip visiting troops throughout the United States.

Hagel Addresses Troops on Fort Irwin, Calif.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel addresses soldiers at the National Training Center on Fort Irwin, Calif., Nov. 16, 2014. Hagel is on a trip visiting troops throughout the United States.

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