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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrives to speak at the Center for a New American Security’s annual conference in Washington, D.C., June 20, 2016. Carter delivered keynote remarks during the event. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

Carter Arrival

Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrives to speak at the Center for a New American Security’s annual conference in Washington, D.C., June 20, 2016. Carter delivered keynote remarks during the event. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

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