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Defense Secretary Ash Carter welcomes families of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, known as TAPS, to the Pentagon, May 22, 2015. The program offers support for military families who have lost a family member serving in the military.

WELCOME TO SURVIVORS

Defense Secretary Ash Carter welcomes families of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, known as TAPS, to the Pentagon, May 22, 2015. The program offers support for military families who have lost a family member serving in the military.

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