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U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter places his personal coin on the Regional Command Southwest's headquarters statue in what has become a tradition on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Nov. 29, 2013. Carter also met with troops to thank them for their service, dedication and hard work.

COIN TRADITION

U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter places his personal coin on the Regional Command Southwest's headquarters statue in what has become a tradition on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Nov. 29, 2013. Carter also met with troops to thank them for their service, dedication and hard work.

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