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Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter talks with Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos and Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., assistant commandant, at Marine Barracks Washington, July 12, 2013. Cater was the guest of honor during the evening parade.

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Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter talks with Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos and Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., assistant commandant, at Marine Barracks Washington, July 12, 2013. Cater was the guest of honor during the evening parade.

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