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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta

October 2012

Peru

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Panetta Discusses Defense
With Top Officials in Peru

The United States is committed to deepening its defense relationship with Peru, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said. Story

Panetta Hails New Era
For Security in the Americas

A transformation has taken place over the past decade in the Western Hemisphere, where countries are doing more than they ever have to advance peace and security within and beyond their borders, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said. Story

Panetta to Meet With Top
Officials in Peru, Uruguay

During this week's trip to meet with leaders of Peru and Uruguay and his counterparts at a conference of defense ministers of the Americas, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta will implement elements of the 2012 DOD Strategic Guidance related to the Western Hemisphere, a senior defense official said. Story

Secretary to Travel to
South America, Brussels

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta will leave tomorrow on a weeklong trip to South America and Europe, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said. Story

About the Secretary

Leon Edward Panetta was sworn in as the 23rd defense secretary on July 1, 2011. In the course of his duties, the secretary will travel throughout the world visiting U.S. military forces in deployed locations and meeting with defense counterparts in allied and partner nations. Biography

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Panetta Meets With Defense Leaders in Peru

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Peru