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Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks at the annual Stand Up for Heroes event at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Nov. 1, 2016. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

Carter Speaks at Gothem Hall

Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks at the annual Stand Up for Heroes event at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Nov. 1, 2016. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

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