Chuck Hagel
| Chuck Hagel | |
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| 24th United States Secretary of Defense | |
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In office February 27, 2013 – February 17, 2015 |
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| President | Barack Obama |
| Deputy |
Ash Carter Robert Work |
| Preceded by | Leon Panetta |
| Succeeded by | Ash Carter |
| Chair of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board | |
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In office October 28, 2009 – February 27, 2013 Served with David Boren |
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| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Steve Friedman |
| Succeeded by |
Shirley Jackson Jami Miscik (2014) |
| Chair of the Intelligence Oversight Board | |
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In office October 28, 2009 – February 27, 2013 |
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| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Steve Friedman |
| Succeeded by | Dan Meltzer |
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United States Senator from Nebraska |
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In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | James Exon |
| Succeeded by | Mike Johanns |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Charles Timothy Hagel October 4, 1946 North Platte, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia Lloyd (1979–1982) Lilibet Ziller (1985–present) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater |
Brown College University of Nebraska, Omaha (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1967–1968 |
| Rank |
 Sergeant
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| Unit |
2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment 9th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War (WIA) |
| Awards |
Purple Heart (2) Army Commendation Medal Vietnam Gallantry Cross Combat Infantryman Badge |
Charles Timothy "Chuck" Hagel (/ˈtʃʌk ˈheɪɡəl/ CHUK HAY-gəl; born October 4, 1946) is an American politician who served as a United States Senator from Nebraska from 1997 to 2009 and as the 24th United States Secretary of Defense from 2013 to 2015 in the Obama administration.
A recipient of two Purple Hearts while an infantry squad leader in the Vietnam War, Hagel returned home to start careers in business and politics. He co-founded Vanguard Cellular, the primary source of his personal wealth, and served as president of the McCarthy Group, an investment banking firm, and CEO of American Information Systems Inc., a computerized voting machine manufacturer. A member of the Republican Party, Hagel was first elected to the United States Senate in 1996. He was reelected in 2002, but did not run in 2008.
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