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Defense Secretary Ash Carter congratulates a graduate during the commencement ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., May 27, 2016. DoD photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

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Defense Secretary Ash Carter congratulates a graduate during the commencement ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., May 27, 2016. DoD photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

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