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Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, presents Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert A. McDonald with a commemorative flag marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War during an office call at the Pentagon, June 29, 2015.

Carter Presents VA Secretary With Vietnam War Commemorative Flag

Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, presents Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert A. McDonald with a commemorative flag marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War during an office call at the Pentagon, June 29, 2015.

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