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Defense Secretary Ash Carter recently returned from a trip to California, Texas and Florida focused on the readiness of the nation's current and future warfighting force.

Top News: Carter Wraps Up 3-Stop Domestic Trip

Defense Secretary Ash Carter recently returned from a trip to California, Texas and Florida focused on the readiness of the nation's current and future warfighting force.

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