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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter stands as the guest of honor during a pass and review at the Marine Corps Sunset Parade at the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Va., June 30, 2015.

GUEST OF HONOR

Defense Secretary Ash Carter stands as the guest of honor during a pass and review at the Marine Corps Sunset Parade at the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Va., June 30, 2015.

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