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Army Col. Jason T. Garkey, left, commander of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment known as "The Old Guard," escorts Defense Secretary Ash Carter as he inspects the Armed Forces Honor Guard during his farewell ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Jan. 9, 2016. DoD photo by Army Sgt. James K. McCann

Inspecting Troops

Army Col. Jason T. Garkey, left, commander of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment known as "The Old Guard," escorts Defense Secretary Ash Carter as he inspects the Armed Forces Honor Guard during his farewell ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Jan. 9, 2016. DoD photo by Army Sgt. James K. McCann

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