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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chuck_HagelChuck Hagel - Wikipedia

    Charles Timothy Hagel ( / ˈheɪɡəl / HAY-gəl; [2] born October 4, 1946) [3] is an American military veteran and former politician who served as the 24th United States secretary of defense from 2013 to 2015 in the administration of Barack Obama.

  2. www.defense.gov › Biography › ArticleChuck Hagel > U.S. Department of Defense > Biography

    Chuck Hagel served as the 24th Secretary of Defense from February 2013 to February 2015. During his tenure, he directed significant steps to modernize America’s partnerships and alliances,...

  3. history.defense.gov › Article › 571277Chuck Hagel > Historical Office > Article View - U.S. Department...

    Feb 27, 2013 · Chuck Hagel was sworn in as the 24th Secretary of Defense on February 27, 2013 becoming the first enlisted combat veteran to lead the Department of Defense. Secretary Hagel was...

  4. iop.harvard.edu › fellows › chuck-hagelChuck Hagel | The Institute of Politics at Harvard University

    Chuck Hagel was the 24th Secretary of Defense, serving from February 2013 to February 2015. He is the only Vietnam veteran and the first enlisted combat veteran to serve as Secretary of Defense. Hagel also served two terms in the United States Senate (1997-2009) representing the state of Nebraska.

  5. www.unomaha.edu › special-events › chuck-hagel-forum-in-globalChuck Hagel | The Chuck Hagel Forum in Global Leadership |...

    Chuck Hagel was the 24th Secretary of Defense, serving from February 2013 to February 2015. He is the only Vietnam veteran and the first enlisted combat veteran to serve as Secretary of Defense.

  6. www.pbs.org › newshour › showWhy is Chuck Hagel stepping down? | PBS NewsHour

    Nov 24, 2014 · As secretary of defense, Chuck Hagel has faced a number of tough challenges, including the Syrian conflict, the rise of the Islamic State and the future of U.S. forces in Afghanistan.

  7. www.nytimes.com › 2014/11/25 › usHagel Resigns Under Pressure as Global Crises Test Pentagon

    Nov 25, 2014 · WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel resigned under pressure on Monday after President Obama determined that he had to shake up his national security team in the face of escalating...

  8. www.defense.gov › News › News-StoriesHagel Led Change, Maintained Mission Focus - U.S. Department of...

    Jan 27, 2015 · Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel led the Defense Department through fundamental changes during his tenure of almost two years. Since being sworn in on Feb. 27, 2013, Hagel shepherded internal...

  9. www.bbc.com › news › world-us-canada-20918393Profile: Chuck Hagel - BBC News

    Nov 24, 2014 · Chuck Hagel, who is resigning as US defence secretary after less than two years in the job, has long had strained relations with the Republican opposition. He is the first senior official to step...

  10. www.defensemedianetwork.com › stories › interview-secretaryInterview: Secretary Chuck Hagel | Defense Media Network

    Feb 8, 2019 · Chuck Hagel served as the 24th Secretary of Defense from February 2013 to February 2015. During his tenure, he directed significant steps to modernize America’s partnerships and alliances, advance the rebalance in Asia-Pacific, bolster support for European allies, and enhance defense cooperation in the Middle East while overseeing ...