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Defense Secretary Ash Carter hosts an all-call meeting at the Pentagon, Feb. 19, 2015, to inform Defense Department personnel about his priorities as he takes office.

Carter Hosts All-Call Meeting at Pentagon

Defense Secretary Ash Carter hosts an all-call meeting at the Pentagon, Feb. 19, 2015, to inform Defense Department personnel about his priorities as he takes office.

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