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Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks with Navy Vice Adm. Michael Shoemaker, commander of Naval Air Forces, and Navy Capt. Douglas Verissimo, commander of the USS Carl Vinson, aboard the ship in San Diego, Sept. 29, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley

Talking With Commanders

Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks with Navy Vice Adm. Michael Shoemaker, commander of Naval Air Forces, and Navy Capt. Douglas Verissimo, commander of the USS Carl Vinson, aboard the ship in San Diego, Sept. 29, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley

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