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Defense Secretary Ash Carter offers applause as he thanks Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for his friendship and service during a press conference at the Pentagon, May 7, 2015. Dempsey, who has served as chairman since 2011, will leave his post later this year.

CHAIRMAN APPLAUSE

Defense Secretary Ash Carter offers applause as he thanks Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for his friendship and service during a press conference at the Pentagon, May 7, 2015. Dempsey, who has served as chairman since 2011, will leave his post later this year.

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