CEREMONIAL SWEARING-IN

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03/14/2013 06:17 PM CDT

Vice President Joe Biden administers the ceremonial oath of office to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel during a welcome ceremony at the Pentagon, March 14, 2013. Hagel, the 24th defense secretary, started serving in his position Feb. 27, 2013.