By Karen Parrish
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2013 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
will provide remarks and take part in a wreath-laying ceremony during a Marine
Corps birthday observance Nov. 9 at the Iwo Jima Memorial here, Pentagon Press
Secretary George Little told reporters today.
The secretary will also participate in Veterans Day
ceremonies on Nov. 11, Little said, with details yet to be released.
On Veterans Day, the U.S. military “will provide support to 192
events across the country,” Little said.
The press secretary said Hagel is currently in his home
state of Nebraska, attending the funeral of his “friend, former boss and
mentor” former Nebraska Representative John Y. McCollister.
Little added the secretary is expected to return here later
today.
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