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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Under the reach of a large howitzer, Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter talks with troops during his visit to Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, Oct. 28, 2013.

TROOP TALK

Under the reach of a large howitzer, Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter talks with troops during his visit to Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, Oct. 28, 2013.

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