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Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley render honors during the playing of the national anthem at the farewell ceremony honoring Army Secretary John M. McHugh on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Oct. 23, 2015. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

Rendering Honors

Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley render honors during the playing of the national anthem at the farewell ceremony honoring Army Secretary John M. McHugh on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Oct. 23, 2015. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

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