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Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

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President Obama Nominates New Secretary of Defense

President Obama nominated Ashton Carter to replace Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

As Chuck Hagel steps down, President Obama taps long-time Pentagon adviser Ashton Carter.

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Obama To Announce Cabinet Nominees In Next Two Weeks

Former Sen. Chuck Hagel, photographed on May 9, 2012 (Creative Commons).

Agnus Dei Farrant
Executive Producer

Former Sen. Chuck Hagel is a potential candidate to head the Pentagon.