Hagel says ‘something is wrong’ with nuke force

Published January 24, 2014 10:52pm ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — Vowing to look hard at problems inside the Air Force’s nuclear missile corps, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Friday it’s clear “something is wrong” and he is determined to restore public confidence in the nuclear force.

Hagel told reporters that he is sure the problems will get fixed and that the nation’s arsenal of nuclear weapons will remain safe and secure. He said he will convene a high-level meeting soon to probe the problems.

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