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Defense Secretary Ash Carter delivers remarks during a discussion with students and ROTC cadets at the University of Texas at Austin, March 31, 2016. DoD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

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Defense Secretary Ash Carter delivers remarks during a discussion with students and ROTC cadets at the University of Texas at Austin, March 31, 2016. DoD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

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