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Defense Secretary Ash Carter observes U.S. Army ROTC cadets taking part in the Cadets Leader Course at Fort Knox, Ky., June 22, 2016. Carter's visit was part of a trip to highlight his Force of the Future initiative. DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley

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Defense Secretary Ash Carter observes U.S. Army ROTC cadets taking part in the Cadets Leader Course at Fort Knox, Ky., June 22, 2016. Carter's visit was part of a trip to highlight his Force of the Future initiative. DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley

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