`` All is an indication that there are changes going on , '' Panetta said . NEW : Defense Secretary Leon Panetta meeting with officials in Afghanistan . Panetta also will pass along holiday wishes to the troops . Turkey is a key ally in Mideast , Panetta says . Comment:
NEW : Defense Secretary Leon Panetta meeting with officials in Afghanistan . Panetta also will pass along holiday wishes to the troops . Turkey is a key ally in Mideast , Panetta says . Comment: