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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with reporters while en route to Afghanistan during his first overseas trip as secretary, Feb. 20, 2015. Carter said he planned to connect with Afghan leaders and assess the situation on the ground.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with reporters while en route to Afghanistan during his first overseas trip as secretary, Feb. 20, 2015. Carter said he planned to connect with Afghan leaders and assess the situation on the ground.

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