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Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Japanese Defense Minister Tomomi Inada stand for the national anthem at the Pentagon, Sept. 15, 2016. Carter hosted an enhanced honor cordon to welcome Inada to the Pentagon. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

Anthem Honors

Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Japanese Defense Minister Tomomi Inada stand for the national anthem at the Pentagon, Sept. 15, 2016. Carter hosted an enhanced honor cordon to welcome Inada to the Pentagon. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

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