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Incoming Secretary of Defense Ash Carter arrives at the Pentagon to assume duties as the newly appointed secretary of defense, Feb. 17, 2015.

Incoming Secretary of Defense Ash Carter Arrives at the Pentagon

Incoming Secretary of Defense Ash Carter arrives at the Pentagon to assume duties as the newly appointed secretary of defense, Feb. 17, 2015.

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