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Defense Secretary Ash Carter shakes soldiers' hands on Fort Drum, N.Y., after delivering remarks, March 30, 2015. Carter traveled to the base as a part of his Force of the Future initiative.

Carter coins soldiers on Fort Drum.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter shakes soldiers' hands on Fort Drum, N.Y., after delivering remarks, March 30, 2015. Carter traveled to the base as a part of his Force of the Future initiative.

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