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Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with Philippine Defense Minister Voltaire Gazmin following change-of-command ceremonies for U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet in Honolulu May 27, 2015. Carter and Gazmin discussed mutual defense interests in the Asia-Pacific.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with Philippine Defense Minister Voltaire Gazmin following change-of-command ceremonies for U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet in Honolulu May 27, 2015. Carter and Gazmin discussed mutual defense interests in the Asia-Pacific.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with Philippine Defense Minister Voltaire Gazmin following change-of-command ceremonies for U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet in Honolulu May 27, 2015. Carter and Gazmin discussed mutual defense interests in the Asia-Pacific.

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