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Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks during Army Secretary Eric Fanning's welcome ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., June 20, 2016. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

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Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks during Army Secretary Eric Fanning's welcome ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., June 20, 2016. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

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