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Defense Secretary Ash Carter congratulates Eric Fanning after swearing him in as the Secretary of the Army during a ceremony at the Pentagon, May 18, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

Leadership Congratulations

Defense Secretary Ash Carter congratulates Eric Fanning after swearing him in as the Secretary of the Army during a ceremony at the Pentagon, May 18, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

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