New U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter is holding talks in Kuwait with top U.S. commanders and diplomats on U.S. efforts to fight the Islamic State group.
US Defense Chief: 'Lasting Defeat' Needed Against Islamic State

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U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter gathers top U.S. military commanders and diplomats for talks on the battle against the Islamic State, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Feb. 23, 2015.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter arrives for a regional security meeting at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Feb. 23, 2015.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter delivers a speech to troops at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Feb. 23, 2015.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter is greeted by Kuwaiti Defense Minister Sheikh Khalid al-Jarrah al-Sabah upon his arrival at Kuwait City International Airport, Kuwait, Feb. 22, 2015.