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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks to sailors aboard the USS America in San Diego, Jan. 14, 2015. Hagel is visiting members of all four service branches to thank them for their service during his last official domestic trip.

Hagel Speaks to Sailors on the USS America

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks to sailors aboard the USS America in San Diego, Jan. 14, 2015. Hagel is visiting members of all four service branches to thank them for their service during his last official domestic trip.

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