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Defense Secretary Ash Carter thanks Marines after the Marine Corps Sunset Parade at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., June 30, 2015. Carter was the parade's guest of honor.

Secretary Attends Sunset Parade

Defense Secretary Ash Carter thanks Marines after the Marine Corps Sunset Parade at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., June 30, 2015. Carter was the parade's guest of honor.

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