Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel hosts an honor cordon
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel hosts an honor cordon for Minister of Defense of Slovenia Roman Jakic as he welcomes him for a meeting at the Pentagon, Nov. 13, 2013. DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett (Released)
Pentagon Press Secretary, Rear Adm. John Kirby, introduces
Pentagon Press Secretary, Rear Adm. John Kirby, introduces Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, at a press conference aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage ... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel testifies before the House Armed Serv...
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel takes notes while testifying before the House Armed Services Committee Sept. 18, 2014, at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington. Hagel discussed U.S. policy toward Ira... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, escorts Singapore's
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, escorts Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong through an honor cordon and into the Pentagon, April 1, 2013. Hagel, Lee and members of their senior staff will meet t... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during a ceremony
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during a ceremony to induct posthumous Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army Capt. Emil Kapaun, a chaplain, into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., April ... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks to reporters
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks to reporters and media during a visit to Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 8, 2013. Hagel and other staff visited Regional Command (Southwest) to... More
South Korean soldiers stand for an honor guard ceremony
South Korean soldiers stand for an honor guard ceremony welcoming U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey to the South Korean Ministry of De... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel looks out from the
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel looks out from the bridge of the guided missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) while touring the ship Nov. 21, 2013, at Bath Iron Works in Brunswick, Maine. The vessel was fir... More
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel meets Col. Michael Taheri,
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel meets Col. Michael Taheri, 153rd Airlift Wing commander, at the Wyoming Air National Guard Base, Cheyenne, Wyo., Jan. 9, 2014. Hagel visited military facilities in Wyoming to thank... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel arrives in Newport,
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel arrives in Newport, R.I., Sept. 3, 2014. Hagel traveled to Newport to speak at a meeting of the Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance and to visit the U.S. Naval Wa... More
Minister of National Defense of Tunisia Ghazi Jeribi
Minister of National Defense of Tunisia Ghazi Jeribi shakes hands with Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Nov. 3, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michael Mulderick/Released)
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel performs the opening
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel performs the opening coin toss during the 115th Army-Navy football game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Dec. 13. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, center left, meets
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, center left, meets with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, center right, and the military service chiefs March 1, 2013, at the Pentagon in Arlin... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy, a wounded warrior,
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy, a wounded warrior, offers praise of the services at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) and the Center for the Intrepid to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel during a town hall... More
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey delivers a speech during the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., J... More
Vice President Joe Biden, left, and Secretary of Defense
Vice President Joe Biden, left, and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel stand during a welcome and swearing-in ceremony for Hagel at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., March 14, 2013. (DoD photo by Mass Communication... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel visits troops at an
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel visits troops at an undisclosed location in South East Asia, April 25, 2013. Hagel thanked the troops for their service and answered various questions including those on the eff... More
President of the United States Barack H. Obama, U.S.
President of the United States Barack H. Obama, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, commander of the Military District of Washington, Michelle Obama, first lady of the United States, Brenda Linnington, C... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel welcomes participants
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel welcomes participants to the Secretary of Defense Symposium on Traumatic Brain Injury June 12, 2013, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. (DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/Released)
Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, looks to Marine Gen. James Mattis, outgoing U.S. Central Command commander, thanking him for his selfless dedication to the CENTCOM mission and i... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel delivers remarks at
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel delivers remarks at the National Defense University at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., April 3, 2013. Hagel spoke to about 600 attendees about the strategic and fisca... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel answers questions
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel answers questions from students during the Spirit of Service Shadow Day event May 10, 2013, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. The children, all fifth graders at John Tyler Eleme... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, center, meets
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, center, meets with Spanish Minister of Defense Pedro de Morenes in Brussels June 5, 2013. (Photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/Released)
Republic of Korea soldiers conduct a march in review
Republic of Korea soldiers conduct a march in review during a military parade attended by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey in Seoul, Oct. 1, 2013. H... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel walks with Lt.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel walks with Lt. Gen. James Terry, the commander of ISAF Joint Command, Col. Joseph McGee, and Command Sgt. Major Thomas Eppler in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, March 9, 2013. Hage... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel presents the
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel presents the secretary of defense challenge coin to U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Tobias with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division for excel... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Secretary of the
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James are briefed by phone on the state of the nuclear enterprise at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. Nov. 14, 2014. Hagel is on a trip visi... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, center, signs
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, center, signs a guest book at the Amar Jawan Jyoti War Memorial at India Gate in New Delhi Aug. 8, 2014. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Hurt, U... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel poses for a photo
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel poses for a photo with People's Republic of China State Counselor Yang Jaechi as he arrives at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., to discuss matters of mutual importance Oct. 20,... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel addresses service
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel addresses service members at Baghdad International Airport, Iraq, during a visit Dec. 9, 2014. (Photo by Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz/Released)
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, and Chairman
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey conduct a press briefing March 28, 2013, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. Hagel and Dempsey discuss... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck T. Hagel, foreground, talks
Secretary of Defense Chuck T. Hagel, foreground, talks with U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Brady A. Larson, with Headquarters and Support Battalion, School of Infantry-East, before the Secretary's departure from an urb... More
A Korean War veteran watches as President Barack Obama
A Korean War veteran watches as President Barack Obama and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel mark the 60th anniversary of the suspension of the 1950-1953 Korean War as they make remarks and lay a wreath at the K... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, right, observes
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, right, observes live-fire gunnery training at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in Paju, South Korea, Sept. 30, 2013. Hagel visited with several different military units alo... More
Eighteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen.
Eighteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel brief the press at the Pentagon, Dec. 19, 2013. (DOD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, holds
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, holds a joint press conference with Chinese People's Liberation Army Gen. Chang Wanquan, the Chinese minister of defense, in Beijing April 8, 2014. Hagel and Chang m... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks to members
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks to members of the Atlantic Council during a scheduled break at the 26th NATO summit in Newport, Wales, Sept. 4, 2014. (DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel makes a joint
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel makes a joint press statement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem May 16, 2014. Hagel met with Netanyahu to discuss issues of mutual importance befo... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Secretary of State John Kerry enjoy a lighthearted conversation as they sit down to for a multilateral Iraqi support meeting as they attend the NATO summit held in Newport, ... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel addresses Department
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel addresses Department of Defense (DoD) employees at the Mark Center in Alexandria, Va., May 14, 2013. Hagel discussed sequestration and the resulting scheduled furloughs of DoD e... More
The 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen.
The 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey joined Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Secretary of State John Kerry testify before the House Foreign Affairs Committee in the Rayburn ... More
Members of the Joint Base Honor Guard wait by a red
Members of the Joint Base Honor Guard wait by a red carpet for the arrival of the official party during a ceremony commemorating the delivery of the final U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, P-223, Sept. 12, 2... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel joins Secretary of
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel joins Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki and his wife Patricia to greet veterans and walk the wall at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C., Nov. 11, 2013. The tw... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, center, answers questions
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, center, answers questions from members of the press as he wraps up his visit to Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, N.M., Jan. 8, 2014. (DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel listens to radio traffic
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel listens to radio traffic on board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter as he departs Udari Army Airfield, Kuwait, after visiting service members there, Dec. 8, 2014. (Photo by Master S... More
From left to right, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel,
From left to right, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Secretary of the Army John McHugh, former U.S. Army Capt. William D. Swenson, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army ... More
Republic of Korea martial arts specialists scream during
Republic of Korea martial arts specialists scream during a military parade attended by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey in Seoul, Oct. 1, 2013. H... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, U.S. Secretary
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, center left, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinze Abe, right, meet at Abe's residence in Tokyo Oct. 3, 2013. (DoD photo by Erin A. ... More
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, far left, President
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, far left, President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stand and place their hands over their heart and... More
The U.S. Secretary of Defense, The Honorable Mr. Chuck
The U.S. Secretary of Defense, The Honorable Mr. Chuck Hagel, speaks to U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force for Crisis Response at Camp Lejeune, N.C.... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, walks
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, walks with Air Force Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella, the commander of U.S. Forces, Japan, before leaving Yokota Air Force Base, Japan, April 7, 2014. Hagel met with his Japa... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is laughs with U.S.
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is laughs with U.S. Forces Korea commanding Gen. Robert Thurman as Hagel presents him with a gift in Seoul, Republic of Korea, Oct. 2, 2013. Hagel presented Thurman with an auth... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, center left,
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, center left, says goodbye to Turkish army Gen. Necdet zel, the chief of the general staff of the Turkish military, after a meeting in Ankara, Turkey, Sept. 8, 2014. (DoD p... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, speaks with
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, speaks with Indian Ambassador to the United States S. Jaishankar, center right, at the Blair House in Washington, Sept. 30, 2014, before meeting with Indian Prime Ministe... More
From left, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis delivers
From left, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis delivers remarks as Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III stand ... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel calls on a reporter
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel calls on a reporter during a press conference Sept. 26, 2014, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. (DOD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Hurt, U.S. Navy/Released)
A joint honor guard participates in the Armed Forces
A joint honor guard participates in the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute for Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Jan. 28, 2015. (Photo by Master Sgt, Adrian Cadiz)(Released)
President Barack Obama applauds as Defense Secretary
President Barack Obama applauds as Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel concludes a thank you speech during the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to Hagel on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Jan. 28, 2015... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel visits the DiLorenzo
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel visits the DiLorenzo Clinic at the Pentagon in order to thank everyone for their hard work, Jan. 9, 2015. (Photo by Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)(Released)
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, right, shakes
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, right, shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before a meeting in Jerusalem April 23, 2013. Hagel visited Israel during a six-day trip to the Middle E... More
Gen. Chuck Jacoby (right), commander, North American
Gen. Chuck Jacoby (right), commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command, escorts Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel during a visit to Peterson Air Force Base June 27, 201... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Mr. Chuck T. Hagel greets
U.S. Secretary of Defense Mr. Chuck T. Hagel greets U.S. Marine Col. Jeffrey T. Conner, commanding officer, School of Infantry-East on his arrival to the Military Operations in Urban Terrain facility, Camp Geig... More
Maj. Gen. Robert Abrams, the outgoing commander of
Maj. Gen. Robert Abrams, the outgoing commander of the 3rd Infantry Division, “troops the line” with Lt. Gen. Joseph Anderson, commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps, and Maj. Gen. John Murray, the inco... More
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, 18th chairman of the Joint
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Director of Administration and Management Michael L. Rhodes in hosting the Pentagon Community... More
Hagel thanks USS Barry - A man in a white shirt and blue tie talking o...
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks with the Cmdr. Thomas Dickinson, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) to express his gratitude to sailors serving in the eastern Mediterr... More
U.S. Defense Secretary Charles Hagel (left) greets
U.S. Defense Secretary Charles Hagel (left) greets the president of France Francois Hollande (right) at the Tomb of the Unknowns during an armed forces full honor wreath ceremony in Arlington, Va., Feb. 11, 201... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is joined by Deputy
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is joined by Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work (far right) as well as Navy leadership as he announces a series of reforms to the nuclear enterprise during a press briefing at... More
SD hosts SLC - Defense imagery management operations center
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel talks with senior military leaders as he hosts a Senior Leadership Counsel meeting at the Pentagon in Washington D.C., Dec. 3, 2014. (DoD photo by Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)(Released)
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel arrives at Peterson
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel arrives at Peterson Air Force Base June 27, 2013. While in Colorado, Secretary Hagel will visit the headquarters of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Norther... More
Yemeni President Abd Rabuh Mansur Hadi, center right,
Yemeni President Abd Rabuh Mansur Hadi, center right, signs the guest book as U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, center left, stands by at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., July 30, 2013. (DoD photo by Glenn ... More
U.S Marine Corps Lieutenant General Terry G. Robling
U.S Marine Corps Lieutenant General Terry G. Robling (right), Commanding General of Marine Forces Pacific, speaks with the honorable Mr. Chuck Hagel (left), U.S. Secretary of Defense, before addressing a crowd ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., commander
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., commander of International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces - Afghanistan, speaks with media at Headquarters ISAF, Kabul, Afghanistan Dec. 7, 2013. (U.S. A... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, makes
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, makes a joint press statement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, May 16, 2014. Hagel met with Netanyahu to discuss issues of mutual importa... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, foreground left,
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, foreground left, exchanges greetings with President Barack Obama Sept. 11, 2014, before a ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., to mark the anniversary of 9/11. Terrorist... More
“It takes all of us to put a stop to sexual harassment
“It takes all of us to put a stop to sexual harassment and assault,” said Khandeece O’Neal, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator and Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program Manager, for the Arm... More
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, 18th chairman of the Joint
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and President Barack Obama in hosting the Pentagon Observance Ceremony, Sept. 11, 2013. The event... More
From left, Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks
From left, Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks with Veterans Administration Secretary Eric Shinseki and former U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel at a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War a... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, right, speaks
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, right, speaks with U.K. Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Sir David Richards, center, after presenting Richards with a Secretary of Defense medallion at the Combined Chiefs ... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, and Chairman
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey brief the media at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., May 17, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sg... More
South Korean Minister of Defense Kim Kawn-jin, left,
South Korean Minister of Defense Kim Kawn-jin, left, meets with U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel at the Empire Hotel in Jerudong, Brunei Darussalam, Aug. 28, 2013. (DoD photo by Sgt. Aaron Hostutler, U.S. ... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel briefs the press during
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel briefs the press during a flight to Seoul, South Korea, Sept. 28, 2013. (DoD Photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/Released)
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, center, shares a
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, center, shares a laugh with other guests before a retirement ceremony for U.S. Army Gen. Keith B. Alexander March 28, 2014, at the National Security Agency (NSA) at Fort George... More
The U.S. Army inducts Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat into
The U.S. Army inducts Army Spc. 4 Donald P. Sloat into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes. The Pentagon ceremony adds his name to the distinguished roster in the Hall of Heroes, the Defense Department's permanent di... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel attends the Army-Navy
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel attends the Army-Navy football game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore Dec. 14, 2014. (DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Hurt/Released)
Vice President of the United States Joe Biden speaks
Vice President of the United States Joe Biden speaks during U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s farewell tribute at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Jan. 28, 2015. (U.S. Army pho... More
Minister of National Defense of Tunisia Ghazi Jeribi,
Minister of National Defense of Tunisia Ghazi Jeribi, right, and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel walk into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Nov. 3, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michael Mulderick/Released)
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel receives a regional
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel receives a regional security brief along with defense ministers with the Association of South East Asian Nations in Honolulu, Hawaii April 2, 2014. Hagel held a round table mee... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel sits in a pew
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel sits in a pew while touring Dabrowka Church in Kiszkow Village, Poland, Jan. 31, 2014, during a two-day visit to the country. Hagel's great-grandparents were married in the... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, right, thanks Pam
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, right, thanks Pam Locklear, left, the wife of U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel Locklear, the commander of the United States Pacific Command, after being presented with a lei in Honolulu, ... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel addresses a bilateral
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel addresses a bilateral audience of U.S. and Japanese service members at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2014, Hagel visited Yokota during his forth visit to the Asia-Pacifi... More
From left at table, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
From left at table, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Robert F. Hale, the comptroller of the Department of Defense, testify before the ... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel hosts the Senior Leadership
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel hosts the Senior Leadership Council conference at the Pentagon, Dec. 3, 2014. (DOD photo by Glenn Fawcett)
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel prepares to depart
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel prepares to depart from Tel Aviv, Israel, April 23, 2013. Israel was Hagel's first stop during a six-day trip to the Middle East. (DoD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/Released)
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, takes a question
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, takes a question during a visit April 25, 2013, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Hagel thanked service members and answered various questions, including thos... More
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, 18th chairman of the Joint
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and President Barack Obama in hosting the Pentagon Observance Ceremony, Sept. 11, 2013. The event... More
A military honor guard positions themselves in front
A military honor guard positions themselves in front of the Pentagon in preparation for Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to host an honor cordon in honor of Israeli Minister of Defense, Ehud Barak, at the Penta... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel meets with panel members
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel meets with panel members of the Sexual Assault Response Systems Panel at the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington D.C., June 27, 2013. Hagel made brief remarks ... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel laughs with Vietnam
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel laughs with Vietnam veterans at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C., Nov. 11, 2013. Hagel, a Vietnam veteran, walked the wall and greeted veterans who had gathered there... More
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel talks to members of
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel talks to members of the 437th Operations Group Special Operations Division about their mission July 17, 2013, during a demonstration at Joint Base Charleston-Air Base, S.C. Hage... More
A Navy Corpsman draws blood from a donor during the
A Navy Corpsman draws blood from a donor during the First Class Petty Officer Association blood drive at the Pentagon Feb. 6, 2015. (Photo by Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)(Released)