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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter and British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon brief reporters during a joint news conference at the Pentagon, March 11, 2015. The leaders met beforehand to discuss security and other matters of mutual importance.

Carter, Fallon Host Joint Pentagon News Conference

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter and British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon brief reporters during a joint news conference at the Pentagon, March 11, 2015. The leaders met beforehand to discuss security and other matters of mutual importance.

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