The Honorable Ashton B. Carter, secretary of defense, speaks to Marines and guests during the retirement ceremony for Gen. John M. Paxton, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, , Aug. 4, 2016. Paxton retired after 42 years of serving in the United States Marine Corps. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha K. Draughon/Released)

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