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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter and his wife, Stephanie, arrive on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, to meet with troops and families as part of weeklong trip to Middle East. DoD photo

Turkey Arrival

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter and his wife, Stephanie, arrive on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, to meet with troops and families as part of weeklong trip to Middle East. DoD photo

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