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Defense Secretary Ash Carter talks with soldiers assigned to the 2nd Stryker Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., March 4, 2016. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tim Chacon

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Defense Secretary Ash Carter talks with soldiers assigned to the 2nd Stryker Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., March 4, 2016. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tim Chacon

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