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Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrives at the Naval Surface Warfare Command in Crane, Ind., 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 arrives at the Naval Surface Warfare Command in Crane, Ind., 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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