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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter addresses service members on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2015. Carter answered questions on various topics and thanked troops for their service. The visit is Carter’s first to Afghanistan as secretary.

KANDAHAR TROOP TALK

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter addresses service members on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2015. Carter answered questions on various topics and thanked troops for their service. The visit is Carter’s first to Afghanistan as secretary.

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