As his wife Lilibet holds the bible, Chuck Hagel is sworn into office as the 24th Secretary of Defense by Michael L. Rhodes, DpD Director of Administration and Management at the Pentagon, Feb. 27, 2013. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley/Released) 130227-D-TT977-037 Join the conversation The new SECDEF is sworn in to office. (8516139708)

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