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Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks to sailors aboard USS John Paul Jones in Honolulu, April 11, 2015. Carter visited the ship during the last stop of his Asia-Pacific trip and thanked the sailors for their efforts to help maintain peace and security in the region.

Carter Thanks Sailors During Last Stop on Asia-Pacific Trip

Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks to sailors aboard USS John Paul Jones in Honolulu, April 11, 2015. Carter visited the ship during the last stop of his Asia-Pacific trip and thanked the sailors for their efforts to help maintain peace and security in the region.

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