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Defense Secretary Ash Carter administers the oath of office to Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, incoming chief of the National Guard Bureau, during a change-of-command ceremony at the Pentagon, Aug. 3, 2016. Lengyel assumed command from retired Army Gen. Frank J. Grass. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

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Defense Secretary Ash Carter administers the oath of office to Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, incoming chief of the National Guard Bureau, during a change-of-command ceremony at the Pentagon, Aug. 3, 2016. Lengyel assumed command from retired Army Gen. Frank J. Grass. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

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