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Defense Secretary Ash Carter addresses troops serving on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., March 4, 2016, whose posture and power projection capabilities play a pivotal role in DoD's rebalance to the Asia-Pacific. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

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Defense Secretary Ash Carter addresses troops serving on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., March 4, 2016, whose posture and power projection capabilities play a pivotal role in DoD's rebalance to the Asia-Pacific. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

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