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Defense Secretary Ash Carter welcomes German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen with an enhanced honor cordon as she arrives at the Pentagon, March 8, 2016. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual importance. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

Pentagon Welcome

Defense Secretary Ash Carter welcomes German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen with an enhanced honor cordon as she arrives at the Pentagon, March 8, 2016. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual importance. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

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