DEFENSE NOMINATION

You are subscribed to Defense News Lead Photo for U.S. Department of Defense. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. DEFENSE NOMINATION 01/07/2013 02:20 PM CST President Barack Obama announces his nomination of Chuck Hagel as the next defense secretary as Hagel, center, and Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta listen at the White House, Jan. 7, 2013. Hagel, 66, is a former U.S. senator from Nebraska. He served as an Army sergeant in the Vietnam War, and earned two Purple Hearts as an infantry squad leader there. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your User Profile Page. You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please e-mail support@govdelivery.com. Have another inquiry? Visit the online FAQ for up-to-date information. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of Defense. Visit us on the web at http://www.defense.gov/. Updates from the U.S. Department of Defense