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Seated in his cabin on an E4-B aircraft, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter writes thank you letters to his hosts as he departs India following a two-day visit to meet with senior government and defense officials in New Delhi, June 4, 2015.

Carter Thanks Indian Leaders

Seated in his cabin on an E4-B aircraft, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter writes thank you letters to his hosts as he departs India following a two-day visit to meet with senior government and defense officials in New Delhi, June 4, 2015.

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