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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter waves as President Barack Obama departs, following a visit to the Pentagon, July 6, 2015. Obama met with Carter and his national security team and hosted a news conference with reporters.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter waves as President Barack Obama departs, following a visit to the Pentagon, July 6, 2015. Obama met with Carter and his national security team and hosted a news conference with reporters.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter waves as President Barack Obama departs, following a visit to the Pentagon, July 6, 2015. Obama met with Carter and his national security team and hosted a news conference with reporters.

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