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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A man shakes hands with a service member as other service members stand nearby in front of an aircraft. The troops are wearing camouflage uniforms.

Meeting Marines

Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter talks with Marines during a refueling stop at Souda Bay, Greece, July 25, 2013. Carter was returning from a weeklong trip to Israel, Uganda and Ethiopia, where he met with senior government and military leaders.

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  • Credit: Marine Corps Sgt. Aaron Hostutler, DOD VIRIN: 130725-M-EV637-047.JPG
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