Pentagon spokesman John Kirby insists there is no connection between Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's resignation and the U.S. campaign against Islamic state militants.
The outgoing defense secretary has vowed to remain on the job until his successor is confirmed by the Senate.
The Pentagon spokesman also rejected reports of bad blood between Chuck Hagel and the US President.
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