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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter bids farewell to Kuwaiti military leaders after visiting Kuwait, Feb. 24, 2015. Carter completed his first international trip as defense secretary, stopping in Afghanistan and Kuwait to meet with government officials, military commanders and troops with whom he shared his appreciation.

KUWAITI FAREWELL

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter bids farewell to Kuwaiti military leaders after visiting Kuwait, Feb. 24, 2015. Carter completed his first international trip as defense secretary, stopping in Afghanistan and Kuwait to meet with government officials, military commanders and troops with whom he shared his appreciation.

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