Hagel Tenders Resignation as U.S. Defense Secretary
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced his resignation after less than two years in the post.
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and President Barack Obama announce Hagel's resignation. (Photo: Department of Defense)
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and President Barack Obama announce Hagel's resignation. (Photo: Department of Defense)

Former Republican senator and Vietnam war veteran Chuck Hagel resigned as U.S. defense secretary on November 24, having served less than two years in the post. He has agreed to stay on until the Senate confirms a successor.