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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, third from left, meets with Iraqi Defense Minister Khalid al-Obeidi, third from right, at the Pentagon, April 14, 2015.

Carter Meets With Iraqi Defense Minister at Pentagon

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, third from left, meets with Iraqi Defense Minister Khalid al-Obeidi, third from right, at the Pentagon, April 14, 2015.

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