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Light Moment

Defense Secretary Ash Carter shares a light moment as he visits the Naval Surface Warfare Command in Crane, Ind., June 22, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley

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Tags: SecDef, force of the future, ASH Carter, Travels, Sailors, Navy
Credit: Staff Sgt. Brigitte Brantley VIRIN: 160622-D-GO396-1149.JPG

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