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Defense Secretary Ash Carter stands while service members who competed in the Olympics and Paralympics walk across the stage before an awards ceremony for the athletes at the Pentagon, Oct. 3, 2016. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

Arriving Athletes

Defense Secretary Ash Carter stands while service members who competed in the Olympics and Paralympics walk across the stage before an awards ceremony for the athletes at the Pentagon, Oct. 3, 2016. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

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