Conservatives Digging Dirt for Chuck Hagel Defense Secretary Obama Nominee
The Senate was planning to move forward with a vote on Mr. Hagel’s nomination as early as Tuesday. And if Democrats break the Republican filibuster efforts, which they appear to have enough votes to do, Mr. Hagel would be confirmed. United States Senator from Nebraska In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2009 Preceded by James Exon Succeeded by Mike Johanns Personal details Born Charles Timothy Hagel ( 1946-10-04 ) October 4, 1946 (age 66) North Platte, Nebraska , U.S. Political party Republican Spouse(s) Patricia Lloyd (1979-82) Lilibet Hagel (1985-present) Children 2 Alma mater Brown College University of Nebraska at Omaha Religion Episcopalian [ 1 ] Military service Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Army Years of service 1967–1968 Rank Sergeant Unit 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment 9th Infantry Division [ 2 ] Battles/wars Vietnam War Awards Purple Heart (2) Army Commendation Medal Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Combat Infan