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Defense Secretary Ash Carter and German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen pose for a photo at the Pentagon, March 8, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

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Credit: Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz VIRIN: 160308-D-DT527-173.JPG

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