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Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, observe a moment of silence during a ceremony at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial marking the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Sept. 11, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Tech.Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley

Moment of Silence

Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, observe a moment of silence during a ceremony at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial marking the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Sept. 11, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Tech.Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley

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