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Defense Department workers give Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, his wife, Sylvia, and their dog, Bravo, a standing ovation as the secretary departs his office for what was expected to be his last time at the Pentagon, Feb. 14, 2013. Panetta is preparing to retire, but will remain secretary of defense until his successor is confirmed and sworn in.

Defense Department workers give Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, his wife, Sylvia, and their dog, Bravo, a standing ovation as the secretary departs his office for what was expected to be his last time at the Pentagon, Feb. 14, 2013. Panetta is preparing to retire, but will remain secretary of defense until his successor is confirmed and sworn in.

Defense Department workers give Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, his wife, Sylvia, and their dog, Bravo, a standing ovation as the secretary departs his office for what was expected to be his last time at the Pentagon, Feb. 14, 2013. Panetta is preparing to retire, but will remain secretary of defense until his successor is confirmed and sworn in.

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