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Incoming Defense Secretary Ash Carter outlines his priorities as the Defense Department's new leader in a video message to the forces, Feb. 17, 2015.

CARTER MESSAGE

Incoming Defense Secretary Ash Carter outlines his priorities as the Defense Department's new leader in a video message to the forces, Feb. 17, 2015.

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