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Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter thanks civilian Defense Department employees for their hard work and dedication during the Spirit of Service awards at the Pentagon, May 9, 2012.

SPIRIT AWARDS

Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter thanks civilian Defense Department employees for their hard work and dedication during the Spirit of Service awards at the Pentagon, May 9, 2012.

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