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U.S Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrives on Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2013, while en route to Asia for a weeklong trip. During his brief stop, Carter met with Japan's Senior Vice Defense Minister Akinori Eto to discuss the continued close relationship of U.S. forces and Japan's military as well the ongoing realignment of U.S. Forces toward the Asia-Pacific region.

JAPAN GREETING

U.S Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrives on Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2013, while en route to Asia for a weeklong trip. During his brief stop, Carter met with Japan's Senior Vice Defense Minister Akinori Eto to discuss the continued close relationship of U.S. forces and Japan's military as well the ongoing realignment of U.S. Forces toward the Asia-Pacific region.

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