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Obama announces changes in Defense Department (13 images)

U.S. President Barack Obama's national security post choices bring military skill to the CIA and political know-how to the Defense Department, officials said. Former CIA Director Leon Panetta will succeed Robert Gates as Secretary of Defense.



U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates after Obama announced Central Intelligence Agency Director Leon Panetta (R) would take Gates' place in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 27, 2011. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg
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U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with Lt. General John Allen after Obama named him as the new US Commander for NATO-led forces in Afghanistan in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 27, 2011. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg
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U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with Ryan Crocker after Obama named him as US Ambassador to Afghanistan in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 27, 2011. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg
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U.S. President Barack Obama announces shifts in military and intelligence leadership in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 27, 2011. Obama announced CIA Director Leon Panetta (C) to replace Robert Gibbs as Defense Secretary and Gen. David Petraeus (R) will replace Panetta at the CIA. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg
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