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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, talks with 9/11 Memorial President Joe Daniels as they look over the memorial at ground zero in New York City, April 27, 2015. Carter traveled to the city to discuss new guidelines for U.S.-Japan defense cooperation with Japanese leaders and attend other events.

9/11 MEMORIAL VIEW

Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, talks with 9/11 Memorial President Joe Daniels as they look over the memorial at ground zero in New York City, April 27, 2015. Carter traveled to the city to discuss new guidelines for U.S.-Japan defense cooperation with Japanese leaders and attend other events.

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