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Defense Secretary Ash Carter addresses cadets during a visit to the United States Military Academy at West Point, March 23, 2016. DoD photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

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Defense Secretary Ash Carter addresses cadets during a visit to the United States Military Academy at West Point, March 23, 2016. DoD photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

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