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Hagel will relate to the enlisted forces

James Loomis Groton U.S. Coast Guard, retired

Publication: The Day

Published 03/05/2013 12:00 AM
Updated 03/04/2013 04:59 PM

It's a great day to be an enlisted man or woman in the armed forces of the United States of America. For the first time in our history the troops will be led by one of their own. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is the real deal; a "been there, done that" combat tested grunt, a ground pounder, a twice wounded infantryman. Hoo-rah!

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