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Chuck Hagel, left, is sworn into office Feb. 27, 2013 as the 24th Secretary of Defense by Michael L. Rhodes, deputy director of Administration and Management at the Pentagon. Hagel's wife, Lilibet, holds the bible. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley (Released) 130227-D-TT977-037