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Defense Secretary Ash Carter holds a news conference during a visit to Fort Bragg, N.C., July 27, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley

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Defense Secretary Ash Carter holds a news conference during a visit to Fort Bragg, N.C., July 27, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley

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