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Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks during an observance ceremony at the Pentagon Memorial, Sept. 11, 2016, marking the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

9/11 Observance

Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks during an observance ceremony at the Pentagon Memorial, Sept. 11, 2016, marking the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

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