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Defense Secretary Ash Carter, center back, meets with senior leaders at the Pentagon, Feb. 18, 2015, as he assumed duties as the Defense Department's new leader.

Carter Meets With Senior Leaders at Pentagon

Defense Secretary Ash Carter, center back, meets with senior leaders at the Pentagon, Feb. 18, 2015, as he assumed duties as the Defense Department's new leader.

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