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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with Navy Adm. John M. Richardson, right, and Army Gen. Mark A. Milley in his office before a press briefing at the Pentagon, May 13, 2015. Milley's wife, Hollyanne, and Richardson's wife, Dana, participated in the meeting.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with Navy Adm. John M. Richardson, right, and Army Gen. Mark A. Milley in his office before a press briefing at the Pentagon, May 13, 2015. Milley's wife, Hollyanne, and Richardson's wife, Dana, participated in the meeting.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with Navy Adm. John M. Richardson, right, and Army Gen. Mark A. Milley in his office before a press briefing at the Pentagon, May 13, 2015. Milley's wife, Hollyanne, and Richardson's wife, Dana, participated in the meeting.

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