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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel addresses soldiers during a question and answer session on Fort Rucker, Ala., July 10, 2014. Hagel also received a tour of the base’s UH-72 and TH-67 helicopters.

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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel addresses soldiers during a question and answer session on Fort Rucker, Ala., July 10, 2014. Hagel also received a tour of the base’s UH-72 and TH-67 helicopters.

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