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Defense Secretary Ash Carter signs a statement of intent between the United States and Sweden as he meets with Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist at the Pentagon, June 8, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

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Defense Secretary Ash Carter signs a statement of intent between the United States and Sweden as he meets with Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist at the Pentagon, June 8, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

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