Carter: Lasting defeat of ISIL depends on Coalition strength

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Carter: Lasting defeat of ISIL depends on Coalition strength

Defense Secretary Ash Carter outlined the three military objectives for the coalition's campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant during a speech at Fort Campbell, Ky., Jan. 13, 2016. (DoD graphic)

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Tags: Delivering a lasting defeat to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant must be a global effort, and coalition partners and others must step up their contributions to the escalating fight, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday at Fort Campbell, Ky.

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