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Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, awards former U.S. Sen. John Warner of Virginia the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept. 21, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley

Distinguished Service

Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, awards former U.S. Sen. John Warner of Virginia the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept. 21, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley

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