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Defense Secretary Ash Carter shakes hands with Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Austin Renforth before they observe training on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 9, 2016. Renforth is the commanding general of the base's Training Command. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

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Defense Secretary Ash Carter shakes hands with Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Austin Renforth before they observe training on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 9, 2016. Renforth is the commanding general of the base's Training Command. DoD photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

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