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Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks at the Public Service Recognition Week awards ceremony at the Pentagon, May 8, 2013. Carter thanked the 34 recipients for their dedication to the department and the country.

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Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks at the Public Service Recognition Week awards ceremony at the Pentagon, May 8, 2013. Carter thanked the 34 recipients for their dedication to the department and the country.

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