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Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter arrives at the Defense Logistics Agency change of responsibility and retirement ceremony on Fort Belvoir, Va., Nov. 18, 2011. Navy Vice Adm. Mark D. Harnitchek succeeded Navy Vice Adm. Alan S. Thompson as DLA director.

CARTER ARRIVAL

Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter arrives at the Defense Logistics Agency change of responsibility and retirement ceremony on Fort Belvoir, Va., Nov. 18, 2011. Navy Vice Adm. Mark D. Harnitchek succeeded Navy Vice Adm. Alan S. Thompson as DLA director.

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