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Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter speaks to airmen at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov 2, 2012. Carter thanked them for their hard work and dedication.

MINOT AIRMEN

Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter speaks to airmen at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov 2, 2012. Carter thanked them for their hard work and dedication.

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