DefenceTalkJust before his private swearing-in ceremony as the 24th secretary of defense, Chuck Hagel and his wife, Lilibet, arrived at the Pentagon this morning and were greeted by Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, military assistant to the secretary of defense. Hagel said hello to waiting members of the Pentagon press corps as he […]https://www.defencetalk.com/hagel-takes-office-as-24th-secdef-46984/

DefenceTalkOn his first day at the Pentagon’s helm, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today issued a message to the men and women of the Defense Department. Here is the secretary’s message: “Earlier today I was privileged to take the oath of office to become the 24th secretary of defense. I am humbled by and grateful for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/hagel-issues-message-to-defense-department-workforce-46981/

DefenceTalkAfter a two month battle by a group of Republican senators opposing his nomination, the US Senate Tuesday confirmed former Republican senator Chuck Hagel to be the next Secretary of Defense by a vote of 58-41. Hagel is set to be sworn into office on Wednesday. Republicans opposed Hagel’s nomination, citing concerns about his approach […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-senate-confirms-hagel-as-sec-of-defense-46963/