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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Jawad Kadhim Al-Abadi in Baghdad, Dec. 16, 2015. The two leaders discussed accelerated support for Iraqi campaigns to recapture key cities from militant control. DoD photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Jawad Kadhim Al-Abadi in Baghdad, Dec. 16, 2015. The two leaders discussed accelerated support for Iraqi campaigns to recapture key cities from militant control. DoD photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

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