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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks with U.S. service members on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 21, 2015. Carter also met with Afghanistan’s president during his first trip there are secretary.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks with U.S. service members on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 21, 2015. Carter also met with Afghanistan’s president during his first trip there are secretary.

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