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Defense Secretary Ash Carter applauds the winners of the 2016 Employer Support Freedom Award at the Pentagon, Aug. 26, 2016. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

Award Applause

Defense Secretary Ash Carter applauds the winners of the 2016 Employer Support Freedom Award at the Pentagon, Aug. 26, 2016. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

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