US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter is welcomed with an honor cordon as he arrives at the presidential palace to meet with Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani February 21, 2015 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Carter who was only just sworn in as the new Secretary made a surprise visit only days after taking up the post.

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US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter is welcomed with an honor cordon as he arrives at the presidential palace to meet with Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani February 21, 2015 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Carter who was only just sworn in as the new Secretary made a surprise visit only days after taking up the post.

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Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
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