Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter looks inside an F-35B Lightning II during his visit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 3. During his time aboard station, he also conducted a troop talk and answered questions from Marines. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released) Secretary of Defense visits service members aboard MCAS Miramar 160203-M-HJ625-005

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