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Defense Secretary Ash Carter delivers remarks during the closing session at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, Calif., Dec. 3, 2016. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

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Defense Secretary Ash Carter delivers remarks during the closing session at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, Calif., Dec. 3, 2016. DoD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith

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