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New defense chief vows to protect troops’ safety


Ash Carter smiles after being sworn in as the new Defense Secretary by Vice President Joe Biden, Tuesday. AP Photo/Evan Vucci

BY NEDRA PICKLER
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON – Ash Carter, sworn in Tuesday as President Barack Obama’s fourth secretary of defense, pledged to offer his most candid strategic advice and carefully consider decisions about sending troops into harm’s way.
Vice President Joe Biden issued the oath of office from the White House, on a Bible held by Carter’s wife, while most of the federal government was closed because of snow. Biden said Carter faces “many tough missions,” ranging from battling Islamic State militants …read more

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