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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks with service members during a troop event on Osan Air Base, South Korea, April 9, 2015. It is Carter's first trip as secretary to the Asia-Pacific region to strengthen ties and reaffirm commitment to the rebalance.

CARTER IN OSAN

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks with service members during a troop event on Osan Air Base, South Korea, April 9, 2015. It is Carter's first trip as secretary to the Asia-Pacific region to strengthen ties and reaffirm commitment to the rebalance.

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