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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan and Defense Secretary Ash Carter talk in Carter's office before his ceremonial swearing-in at the Pentagon, March 6, 2015. Vice President Joe Biden officially swore in Carter as the 25th secretary of defense last month.

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan and Defense Secretary Ash Carter talk in Carter's office before his ceremonial swearing-in at the Pentagon, March 6, 2015. Vice President Joe Biden officially swore in Carter as the 25th secretary of defense last month.

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan and Defense Secretary Ash Carter talk in Carter's office before his ceremonial swearing-in at the Pentagon, March 6, 2015. Vice President Joe Biden officially swore in Carter as the 25th secretary of defense last month.

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