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Chuck Hagel is sworn in as United States Secretary of Defense, replacing Leon Panetta.
2013-02-27

US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta urges China and its neighbours not to engage in "provocative behaviour" over maritime border disputes.
2012-09-16

United States Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta calls for the United States to strengthen its naval presence in Asia, in order to counter China's growing military power.
2012-05-30

Leon Panetta, the United States Secretary of Defense, warns North Korea against further provocations against South Korea.
2012-04-24

Leon Panetta, the United States Secretary of Defense, arrives in Afghanistan to attempt to placate anger over the Kandahar massacre.
2012-03-14

The United States Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta tells the Marine Corps to re-investigate and take appropriate action against snipers who posed with a logo resembling that of the Nazi Schutzstaffel in Afghanistan.
2012-02-10

Robert Gates, the United States Secretary of Defense, outlines a $100 billion savings plan for his Department.
2010-09-14

The United States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says the July 2011 timetable to start withdrawing United States armed forces from Afghanistan is set in stone.
2010-08-16

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates reviews allegations of misconduct in Afghanistan by the private military company formerly known as Blackwater, Xe Services LLC.
2010-03-6

U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates makes his first visit to Pakistan.
2010-01-21