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Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is briefed on the functions of the combat direction center during a visit aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is briefed on the functions of th...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2012) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta is briefed on the functions of the combat direction center during a visit aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The En... More

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, right, tours a cemetery on the shores of Tripoli, Libya.

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, right, tours a cemetery on the...

TRIPOLI, Libya (Dec. 17, 2011) U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, right, tours a cemetery on the shores of Tripoli, Libya, where as many as 13 U.S. Sailors are buried, killed in 1804 when the Navy ship Int... More

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, right, tours a cemetery on the shores of Tripoli, Libya.

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, right, tours a cemetery on the...

TRIPOLI, Libya (Dec. 17, 2011) U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, right, tours a cemetery on the shores of Tripoli, Libya, where as many as 13 U.S. Sailors are buried, killed in 1804 when the Navy ship Int... More

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, right, tours a cemetery on the shores of Tripoli, Libya.

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, right, tours a cemetery on the...

TRIPOLI, Libya (Dec. 17, 2011) U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, accompanied by U.S. Army Gen. Carter F. Ham, commander U.S. Africa Command, leaves his personal coin at a cemetery on the shores of Tripoli... More

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, right, tours a cemetery on the shores of Tripoli, Libya.

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, right, tours a cemetery on the...

TRIPOLI, Libya (Dec. 17, 2011) U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, right, accompanied by U.S. Army Gen. Carter F. Ham, commander U.S. Africa Command, left, presents a wreath at a cemetery on the shores of T... More

Lt. Gen. John Kelly greets Leon E. Panetta as he arrives at the Pentagon for his first day as the nation's 23rd Secretary of Defense.

Lt. Gen. John Kelly greets Leon E. Panetta as he arrives at the Pentag...

ARLINGTON, Va. (Jul. 01, 2011) Lt. Gen. John Kelly greets Leon E. Panetta as he arrives at the Pentagon for his first day as the nation's 23rd Secretary of Defense. After arriving, Panetta was immediately swor... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, left, speaks with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, left, speaks with Chairman of th...

ARLINGTON, Va. (Jul. 01, 2011) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, left, speaks with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen during his first visit to the "Tank" to meet with the Joint Chiefs o... More

Official portrait of Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta.

Official portrait of Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta.

WASHINGTON (Jul. 01, 2011) Official portrait of Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta. (Dept. of Defense photo) File# 110701-O-ZZ999-001

Leon E. Panetta takes the oath of office as the 23rd U.S. Secretary of Defense during a ceremony in the Pentagon.

Leon E. Panetta takes the oath of office as the 23rd U.S. Secretary of...

ARLINGTON, Va. (Jul. 01, 2011) Leon E. Panetta takes the oath of office as the 23rd U.S. Secretary of Defense during a ceremony in the Pentagon. Department of Defense General Counsel Jeh Johnson administered th... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, left, speaks with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, left, speaks with Chairman of th...

ARLINGTON, Va. (Jul. 01, 2011) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, left, speaks with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen during his first visit to the "Tank" to meet with the Joint Chiefs o... More

The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, secretary of defense,

The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, secretary of defense,

The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, secretary of defense, and Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commanding general of United States Forces – Iraq, meet at Al Faw Palace, here, to conduct a meeting prior to the Secretary’s t... More

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta speaks to Naval Postgraduate School students, staff and faculty in King Auditorium during a Secretary of the Navy guest lecture.

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta speaks to Naval Postgrad...

MONTEREY, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2011) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta speaks to Naval Postgraduate School students, staff and faculty in King Auditorium during a Secretary of the Navy guest lecture. (U... More

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta delivers remarks at the Naval Postgraduate School during a Secretary of the Navy guest lecture.

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta delivers remarks at the ...

MONTEREY, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2011) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta delivers remarks at the Naval Postgraduate School during a Secretary of the Navy guest lecture. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communicat... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta delivers remarks

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta delivers remarks

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta delivers remarks at the Naval Postgraduate School during a Secretary of the Navy guest lecture. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Rob Rubio)

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta lays a wreath at the Flight 93 Memorial Plaza Wall of Names in Shanksville, Pa.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta lays a wreath at the Flight 93 Me...

SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (Sep. 10, 2011) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta lays a wreath at the Flight 93 Memorial Plaza Wall of Names in Shanksville, Pa., on the eve of the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 te... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta greets Sen. John

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta greets Sen. John

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta greets Sen. John McCain prior to testimony at a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee on the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan and Iraq, Sept. 22, 2011.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to U.S. and coalition service members on the flight line at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to U.S. and coalition serv...

SIGONELLA, Sicily (Oct. 07, 2011) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to U.S. and coalition service members on the flight line at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella. Panetta visited NAS Sigonella to than... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, center left, accompanies Adm. Samuel Locklear III, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, center left, accompanies Adm. Sa...

NAPLES, Italy (Oct. 07, 2011) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, center left, accompanies Adm. Samuel Locklear III, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and commander of Allied Joint Forces Command ... More

Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commander, United States

Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commander, United States

Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commander, United States Forces-Iraq, walks with his chief of staff, Maj. Gen. William B. Garrett, prior to the start of the end of mission ceremony.

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, left, and Libyan Prime Minister Abd al-Raheem Al-Keeb, conduct a press conference.

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, left, and Libyan Prime Ministe...

TRIPOLI, Libya (Dec. 17, 2011) U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, left, and Libyan Prime Minister Abd al-Raheem Al-Keeb, conduct a press conference. Panetta said that Libya faces a challenging transition, ... More

Washington, D.C., Oct. 31, 2012 -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta speaks to agency representatives in the National Response Coordination Center at FEMA after attending a cabinet meeting held by  President Barack Obama, to discuss updates on responses to Hurricane Sandy.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Washington, D.C., Oct. 31, 2012 -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta spea...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Washington, DC Disasters: District of Columbia (DC) Hurricane Sandy (EM-3352)... More

Washington, D.C., Oct. 31, 2012 -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta speaks to agency representatives in the National Response Coordination Center at FEMA after attending a cabinet meeting held by  President Barack Obama, to discuss updates on responses to Hurricane Sandy.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Washington, D.C., Oct. 31, 2012 -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta spea...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Washington, DC Disasters: District of Columbia (DC) Hurricane Sandy (EM-3352)... More

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks to Navy Rear Adm. Craig S. Faller, commander of Strike Group 3.

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks to Navy Rear Adm. Craig S. Fa...

WASHINGTON (Jan. 06, 2012) Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta speaks to Navy Rear Adm. Craig S. Faller, commander of Strike Group 3. Panetta congratulated the U.S. Navy personnel who safely rescued Iranian sailo... More

Secretay of Defense Leon Panetta exits his aircraft

Secretay of Defense Leon Panetta exits his aircraft

Secretay of Defense Leon Panetta exits his aircraft at Biggs Army Airfield, Fort Bliss, Texas, Jan. 12, 2012. This is Panetta's first visit to Fort Bliss since being appointed Secretary of Defense.

Honorable Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta speaks

Honorable Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta speaks

Honorable Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta speaks to students at John L. Chapin High School, El Paso, Texas, Jan. 13, 2012. Panetta was in town to speak with senior leaders and community members of Fort Bliss.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) are shown the engine of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) are shown the engine of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter by Captain (USN) Erik "Rock" Etz at Naval Air St... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) are shown the Aircraft Prototype Facility at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) are shown the Aircraft Prototype Facility at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. Secretary Pan... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to military members and civilian workers at the Joint Strike Fighter hanger at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to military members and ci...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to military members and civilian workers at the Joint Strike Fighter hanger at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. Secreta... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is shown the Joint Strike Fighter Manned Flight Simulator.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is shown the Joint Strike Fighter...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is shown the Joint Strike Fighter Manned Flight Simulator by Lieutenant Colonel (USMC) Fed "Tinman" Schenk at Naval Air Station Patuxent ... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta receives a brief from Captain (USN) Erik

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta receives a brief from Captain (US...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta receives a brief from Captain (USN) Erik "Rock" Etz at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. Secretary Panetta toured several facil... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) are shown the Advanced Systems Integration Laboratory at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) are shown the Advanced Systems Integration Laboratory at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. S... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is greeted by Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) upon his arrival at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is greeted by Congressman Steny H...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is greeted by Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) upon his arrival at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. 2012. Secretary Panetta and ... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) are shown the cockpit of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md) are shown the cockpit of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter by Captain (USN) Erik "Rock" Etz at Naval Air S... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to military members and civilian workers at the Joint Strike Fighter hanger at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to military members and ci...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to military members and civilian workers at the Joint Strike Fighter hanger at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. Secreta... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to members of the Italian military at the Joint Strike Fighter hanger at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to members of the Italian ...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to members of the Italian military at the Joint Strike Fighter hanger at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. Secretary Pan... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta receives a brief from Captain (USN) Erik

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta receives a brief from Captain (US...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 20, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta receives a brief from Captain (USN) Erik "Rock" Etz at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. Secretary Panetta toured several facil... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to Sailors in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to Sailors in the hangar b...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2012) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta speaks to Sailors in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) during an all-hands call. The Enterprise Carrier ... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks with Damage Controlman 2nd Class Benjamin Clark during lunch.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks with Damage Controlman 2nd...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2012) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta speaks with Damage Controlman 2nd Class Benjamin Clark during lunch on the mess decks aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta arrives aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta arrives aboard the aircraft carri...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2012) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta arrives aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting a composite t... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to Sailors and Marines in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks to Sailors and Marines in ...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2012) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta speaks to Sailors and Marines in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group ... More

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta applauds first lady Michelle Obama as she is introduced during the rollout of a military spouse jobs program at the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta applauds first lady Mich...

WASHINGTON (Feb. 15, 2012) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta applauds first lady Michelle Obama as she is introduced during the rollout of a military spouse jobs program at the Pentagon. (DOD photo... More

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta delivers remarks during the U.S. Pacific Command change of command ceremony.

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta delivers remarks during ...

HONOLULU, Hawaii (Mar. 09, 2012) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta delivers remarks during the U.S. Pacific Command change of command ceremony. Adm. Robert F. Willard relinquished command to Adm. Sa... More

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta talks with Helmand

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta talks with Helmand

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta talks with Helmand provincial officials at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 14. Panetta visited International Security Assistance Forces and thanked them for a job well done.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, exits his V-22

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, exits his V-22

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, exits his V-22 Osprey on his way to address the 31st Georgian Light Infantry Battalion, during his visit to Afghanistan, March 14, 2012. Panetta thanked the Georgian soldie... More

Vice Adm. Dirk J. Debbink, chief of Naval Reserve,

Vice Adm. Dirk J. Debbink, chief of Naval Reserve,

Vice Adm. Dirk J. Debbink, chief of Naval Reserve, shakes hands with Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew Gallagher from Naval Construction Regiment 22. He is visiting sailors and Marines overseas with Juan M. Garci... More

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta gets to know sailors

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta gets to know sailors

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta gets to know sailors from the USS Peleliu, March 31, while enjoying lunch. During his visit, Panetta toured the ship, had lunch with Marines and sailors, re-enlisted and pinned... More

The SECDEF eats with Sailors and Marines.

The SECDEF eats with Sailors and Marines.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 30, 2012) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta eats with Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) while Peleliu is underway off the coast of Camp ... More

SECDEF speaks to the crew of USS Peleliu.

SECDEF speaks to the crew of USS Peleliu.

SAN DIEGO (Mar. 30, 2012) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta speaks to the crew of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) and the Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) du... More

SECDEF walks with Senior Medical Officer attached to USS Peleliu.

SECDEF walks with Senior Medical Officer attached to USS Peleliu.

SAN DIEGO (Mar. 30, 2012) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta walks with Senior Medical Officer Cmdr. Gretchen Triss during a tour of the medical bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LH... More

SECDEF participates in flight operations on the flight deck.

SECDEF participates in flight operations on the flight deck.

SAN DIEGO (Mar. 30, 2012) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta participates in flight operations on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) while Peleliu is underway off the ... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta hosts an honor

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta hosts an honor

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta hosts an honor cordon to welcome Israel's Minister of Defense Ehud Barak to the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 17, 2012. (DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Cha... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is greeted by

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is greeted by

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta is greeted by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel at his arrival at a CEO roundtable in Chicago, Ill., May 20, 2012. Panetta is in Chicago attending the NATO Summit.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta his wife Sylvia

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta his wife Sylvia

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta his wife Sylvia and Veterans Administration Secretary Eric K. Shinseki speak with Dr. Frank Maldonado, assistant chief, clinical affairs, James A. Lovell Federal Health Care... More

The SECDEF speaks to service members and civilian employees at the U.S. Pacific Command headquarters.

The SECDEF speaks to service members and civilian employees at the U.S...

HONOLULU (May. 31, 2012) Defense Secretary (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta speaks to service members and civilian employees at the U.S. Pacific Command headquarters at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. Panetta is on a 10-day t... More

The SECDEF speaks to service members and civilian employees at the U.S. Pacific Command headquarters.

The SECDEF speaks to service members and civilian employees at the U.S...

HONOLULU (May. 31, 2012) Defense Secretary (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta speaks to service members and civilian employees at the U.S. Pacific Command headquarters at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. Panetta is on a 10-day t... More

The SECDEF speaks to service members and civilian employees at the U.S. Pacific Command headquarters.

The SECDEF speaks to service members and civilian employees at the U.S...

HONOLULU (May. 31, 2012) Defense Secretary (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta speaks to service members and civilian employees at the U.S. Pacific Command headquarters at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. Panetta is on a 10-day t... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, right, visits

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, right, visits

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, right, visits with former U.S. Congressman Chet Edwards of Texas before giving the keynote address during the Military Child Education Coalition conference at the Gaylord T... More

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) the Honorable Leon E. Panetta delivers remarks during a Mass for Adm. James D. Watkins.

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) the Honorable Leon E. Panetta delivers r...

WASHINGTON (Aug. 03, 2012) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) the Honorable Leon E. Panetta delivers remarks during a Mass for Adm. James D. Watkins at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conceptio... More

Air Force chief of staff transition ceremony

Air Force chief of staff transition ceremony

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks with Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and his wife Betty at the Air Force chief of staff transition ceremony where Welsh succeeded Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norto... More

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta speaks to a crowd of Department of Defense and military personnel in the courtyard of the Pentagon on the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta speaks to a crowd of Dep...

WASHINGTON (Sep. 11, 2012) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta speaks to a crowd of Department of Defense and military personnel in the courtyard of the Pentagon on the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 1... More

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta speaks to a crowd of Department of Defense and military personnel in the courtyard of the Pentagon on the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta speaks to a crowd of Dep...

WASHINGTON (Sep. 11, 2012) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta speaks to a crowd of Department of Defense and military personnel in the courtyard of the Pentagon on the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 1... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, center, and Henry

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, center, and Henry

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, center, and Henry Kissinger, right, talk during a dinner and meeting at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington Oct. 4, 2012. Henry Kissinger, left... More

2nd Brigade Combat Team completes NTC exercise ahead of deployment

2nd Brigade Combat Team completes NTC exercise ahead of deployment

Maj. Brian Roeder, one of the officers assigned to a Security Force Assistance Team from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, works with an Afghan National Security Force role-player during Rotation 13-01 at the National T... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta hosts an honor

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta hosts an honor

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta hosts an honor cordon to welcome Croatia's Minister of Defense Ante Kotromanovic to the Pentagon, Oct. 17, 2012. (DoD Photo By Glenn Fawcett) (Released)

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Minister Kim,

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Minister Kim,

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Minister Kim, Kwan Jin, the Republic of Korea's Minister of National Defense, brief the media from the Pentagon, Oct. 24, 2012.

Fort Drum soldiers shine at USO Gala

Fort Drum soldiers shine at USO Gala

Sgt. Richard Schuh of Fort Drum receives the USO Volunteer of the Year Award from Daniel E. Walker, left, chief talent officer for JC Penny department stores, and retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers, 1... More

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta greets the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen cheerleaders and band during a pep rally held in the halls of the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta greets the U.S. Naval Ac...

ARLINGTON, Va. (Dec. 06, 2012) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta greets the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen cheerleaders and band during a pep rally held in the halls of the Pentagon. The Midshipmen t... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey brief the press at the Pentagon.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs ...

WASHINGTON (Jan. 10, 2013) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey brief the press at the Pentagon. Panetta and Dempsey went in depth on the drastic ef... More

Panettas visit Arlington National Cemetery

Panettas visit Arlington National Cemetery

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and his wife, Sylvia, visit Arlington National Cemetery's Section 60, Feb. 14, 2013. Panetta will retire after serving more than 50 years in public service from his time as ... More

Leaders meet - Defense imagery management operations center

Leaders meet - Defense imagery management operations center

From right, Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta; U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Dempsey's wife, Deanie Dempsey; and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinto... More

The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense,

The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense,

The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, Secretary of Defense, and Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, commanding general of United States Forces – Iraq, meet at Al Faw Palace, here, to conduct a meeting prior to the Secretary’s t... More

Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Guse lowers the Secretary

Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Guse lowers the Secretary

Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Guse lowers the Secretary of Defense flag from the Naval Postgraduate School flagpole. Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta delivered remarks as a Secretary of the Navy guest lect... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Chairman of

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Chairman of

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen testify at a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee on the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan and Iraq, Sept. 22, 2011.

Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph R. Allen, senior enlisted

Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph R. Allen, senior enlisted

Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph R. Allen, senior enlisted adviser, United States Forces-Iraq, discusses final changes with Command Sgt. Maj Earl Rice, XVIII Airborne Corps, prior to the end of mission ceremony.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta is greeted by Maj.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta is greeted by Maj.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta is greeted by Maj. Gen. Dana J.H. Pittard, 1st Armored Division commander, upon his arrival at Fort Bliss, Texas, Jan. 12, 2012. This is Panetta's first visit to Fort Bliss as ... More

Honorable Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta talks with

Honorable Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta talks with

Honorable Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta talks with school officials while visiting John L. Chapin High School, El Paso, Texas, Jan. 13, 2012. Panetta was in town to speak with senior leaders and community m... More

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta speaks with Capt.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta speaks with Capt.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta speaks with Capt. William C. Hamilton Jr., commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), on the bridge. Enterprise is underway conducting a composite trai... More

Sgt. Calvin Gatch, an immediate resupply team member

Sgt. Calvin Gatch, an immediate resupply team member

Sgt. Calvin Gatch, an immediate resupply team member with 1st Marine Logistics Group, Regional Command Southwest, asks Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta about his deployment to Afghanistan, March 14. Panetta vi... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, discusses operations

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, discusses operations

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, discusses operations with Col. John Shafer, commanding officer with Regimental Combat Team 6, during his visit to Afghanistan, March 14, 2012. Panetta addressed the 31st Ge... More

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta reads the oath of

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta reads the oath of

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta reads the oath of enlistment as he reenlists several service members from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the USS Peleliu, March 31. During his visit, Panetta toured the... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta hosts an honor

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta hosts an honor

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta hosts an honor cordon to welcome Israel's Minister of Defense Ehud Barak to the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 17, 2012. (DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Cha... More

British Prime Minister David Cameron, Secretary of

British Prime Minister David Cameron, Secretary of

British Prime Minister David Cameron, Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, President Barack Obama and NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen observe a NATO color guard prior to a moment of silence honori... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Veterans

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Veterans

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Veterans Administration Secretary Eric K. Shinseki present awards to U.S. Navy Capt. James Beardsley, deputy director, Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, ... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta walks with the

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta walks with the

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta walks with the Center for National Policy president, Scott Bates, left, and chairman, Peter Kovler, right prior to the the Edward S. Muskie award dinner at the National Pres... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, left, exchanges

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, left, exchanges

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, left, exchanges greetings with Dr. Mary Keller, the president and chief executive officer of the Military Child Education Coalition, before giving the keynote address durin... More

On the eve of the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11,

On the eve of the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11,

On the eve of the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S., Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta visits the Flight 93 Memorial Plaza in Shanksville, Pa, Sept. 10, 2012.

Henry Kissinger introduces Secretary of Defense Leon

Henry Kissinger introduces Secretary of Defense Leon

Henry Kissinger introduces Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, not shown, before Panetta's speech during a dinner and meeting at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington Oct. 4, 2012. ... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta hosts an honor

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta hosts an honor

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta hosts an honor cordon to welcome Croatia's Minister of Defense Ante Kotromanovic to the Pentagon, Oct. 17, 2012. (DoD Photo By Glenn Fawcett) (Released)

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Minister Kim,

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Minister Kim,

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Minister Kim, Kwan Jin, the Republic of Korea's Minister of National Defense, brief the media from the Pentagon, Oct. 24, 2012.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey conduct a press conference with media at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 24, 2013. (DoD photo by Tech. S... More

The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, secretary of defense,

The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, secretary of defense,

The Honorable Leon E. Panetta, secretary of defense, answers questions at a town hall meeting at Camp Victory, Iraq, July 11, as part of his first trip to Iraq. Panetta answered service members’ questions about... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Chairman of

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Chairman of

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen testify at a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee on the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan and Iraq, Sept. 22, 2011.

Combined U.S. service members formed to make the color

Combined U.S. service members formed to make the color

Combined U.S. service members formed to make the color guard, at the end of mission ceremony in Iraq.

Secretaty of Defense Leon Panetta is greeted by Maj.

Secretaty of Defense Leon Panetta is greeted by Maj.

Secretaty of Defense Leon Panetta is greeted by Maj. Gen. Dana J.H. Pittard, 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport Sr, the 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss C... More

Adm. Samuel Locklear III, commander of U.S. Pacific

Adm. Samuel Locklear III, commander of U.S. Pacific

Adm. Samuel Locklear III, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, greets visitors following a change of command and retirement ceremony at Camp H. M. Smith. The outgoing commander Adm. Robert Willard was honored at ... More

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta arrives at the

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta arrives at the

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta arrives at the 31st Georgian Light Infantry Battalion formation, during his visit to Afghanistan March 14, 2012. Panetta thanked the Georgian soldiers for their hard work an... More

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, meets Georgian troops

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, meets Georgian troops

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, meets Georgian troops in Helmand province at Combat Outpost Shukvani, Afghanistan, March 14. Panetta visited International Security Assistance Forces in Regional Command South... More

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta pins a Navy and Marine

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta pins a Navy and Marine

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta pins a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal on Lance Cpl. Christophe C. Cowley, an assault leader with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary U... More

As Chicago Mayor Rham Emanuel listens Secretary of

As Chicago Mayor Rham Emanuel listens Secretary of

As Chicago Mayor Rham Emanuel listens Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta speaks at a CEO round table in Chicago, Ill., May 20, 2012. Panetta is in Chicago attending the NATO Summit.

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Veterans

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Veterans

Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Veterans Administration Secretary Eric K. Shinseki answer questions during a press conference at the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, Ill... More

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