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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta answers questions during a press availability onboard an Air Force E-4B National Airborne Operations Center en route to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 12, 2012.

EN ROUTE TO KYRGYZSTAN

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta answers questions during a press availability onboard an Air Force E-4B National Airborne Operations Center en route to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 12, 2012.

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