Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter delivers
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter delivers remarks after he was honored with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award by the National Defense Industrial Association during an awards dinner held at the Ritz Car... More
Secretary of Defense activity
150411-N-DX698-023 CAMP H.M. SMITH (April 11, 2015) Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter meets with U.S. Pacific Command commander Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III, at U.S. Pacific Command headquarters in Hawaii. Car... More
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter speaks to U.S. Marines
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter speaks to U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., Feb. 3, 2016. The Honorable Mr. Carter will make remarks, have a question and answe... More
Army Spc. Autumn Cortes speaks with Ashton Carter,
Army Spc. Autumn Cortes speaks with Ashton Carter, deputy defense secretary, May 14, during a luncheon held at the Independence dining facility in Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Uriah ... More
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter speaks to U.S. Marines
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter speaks to U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., Feb. 3, 2016. The Honorable Mr. Carter will make remarks, have a question and answe... More
151105-N-NV908-244 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 5, 2015) –
151105-N-NV908-244 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 5, 2015) – Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter exits an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the Medium Tiltrotors of Marine Squadron (VMM) 265, on the flight deck of aircraft carri... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, left,
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, left, shakes hands with Chief Warrant Officer 3 Curtis R. Steineke, the executive officer of the Warrant Officer Candidate School, during a visit to Fort Rucker, Al... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter stands at attention
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter stands at attention alongside his family while the national anthem plays during his induction ceremony into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses U.S.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses U.S. service members at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., as he wraps up a visit to the area April 18, 2013. (DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter met Israeli Minister
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter met Israeli Minister of Defense Avigdor Lieberman at the Israeli MoD headquarters in Tel Aviv. He was received by a full honor guard of IDF soldiers. Carter is in Israel for a... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash B. Carter attends an
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash B. Carter attends an official dinner hosted by Director General of Israel's Ministry of Defence Udi Shani at the Crowne Plaza in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 21, 2013. (Photo by Sgt. ... More
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter met Israeli Minister
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter met Israeli Minister of Defense Avigdor Lieberman at the Israeli MoD headquarters in Tel Aviv. He was received by a full honor guard of IDF soldiers. Carter is in Israel for a... More
The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America,
The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America, the Honorable Ashton Carter, speaks with Soldiers on the U.S. Army's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 26, 2015. Carter was in Grafenwoehr to vie... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash B. Carter attends an
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash B. Carter attends an official dinner hosted by Director General of Israel's Ministry of Defense Gen. Udi Shani at the Crowne Plaza in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 21, 2013. (Photo by ... More
U.S. Marine, Maj. John A. Toolan, commander, Regional
U.S. Marine, Maj. John A. Toolan, commander, Regional Command (Southwest) (left) accompanies the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, Ashton Carter (second from end) on a visit to the Kajakai Dam, Helmand province... More
Sailors from Naval Operation Support Center attend
Sailors from Naval Operation Support Center attend the memorial service at University of Tennessee Chattanooga’s McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn., Aug. 15, 2015. The event honored the four Marines and Sailo... More
A view of Ankara, Turkey, Feb. 4, 2013, during a visit
A view of Ankara, Turkey, Feb. 4, 2013, during a visit from U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter. (Photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)
170426-N-BL637-175 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 26, 2017)
170426-N-BL637-175 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 26, 2017) USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), foreground, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Ashigara (DDG 178), left, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Mu... More
Brig. Gen. Pat White, Third Infantry Division and Regional
Brig. Gen. Pat White, Third Infantry Division and Regional Command-South deputy commanding general for support, welcomes Ashton Carter, deputy defense secretary, May 14, to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S.... More
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter,
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, center, speaks with a military escort as he departs from a meeting with Turkish Minister of Defense Ismet Yilmaz at the Turkish Ministry of National Defense in... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter presents
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter presents a Joint Meritorious Unit Award to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Jan. 25, 2013 at Fort Belvoir, Va. (Photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo)
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter stands with
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter stands with members of the Defense Logistics Agency after presenting a Joint Meritorious Unit Award to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Jan. 25, 2013 at Fort Belvoi... More
The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America,
The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America, the Honorable Ashton Carter, speaks with Soldiers on the U.S. Army's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 26, 2015. Carter was in Grafenwoehr to vie... More
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter,
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, left, accompanied by Jess Baily, center left, the deputy chief of mission for the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, surveys damages at the embassy Feb. 4, 2013, ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter stands on stage
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter stands on stage before his induction into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Carter was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during t... More
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter,
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, bottom row, fourth from right, stands for a photo with U.S. soldiers at a Turkish army base in Gaziantep, Turkey, Feb. 4, 2013. Carter was visiting the area to... More
The Vice President of the United States Joseph Biden
The Vice President of the United States Joseph Biden speaks during the memorial service at University of Tennessee Chattanooga’s McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn., Aug. 15, 2015. The event honored the four M... More
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter,
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, second from right, meets with Turkish Under Secretary for Defense Industries Murad Bayar, second from left, at the Turkish Ministry of National Defense in Anka... More
In order to drum up team spirit for the Air Force vs.
In order to drum up team spirit for the Air Force vs. Navy football game, being held Oct. 3, 2015, in Annapolis, Md., the Air Force Academy's mascot The Bird along with the rest of the Academy Spirit Team broug... More
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter speaks to U.S. Marines
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter speaks to U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., Feb. 3, 2016. The Honorable Mr. Carter will make remarks, have a question and answe... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter stands for
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter stands for the national anthem before presenting a Joint Meritorious Unit Award to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Jan. 25, 2013 at Fort Belvoir, Va. (Photo by E... More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter departs from Israel
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter departs from Israel after a three-day visit where he met top Israeli officials and took part in the delivery ceremony of Israel’s first two F-35 “Adir” Joint Strike Fighters.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter,
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, left, meets with Francois Delon, second from right, the French national security adviser, at the Secretariat for Defense and National Security in Paris Feb. 1,... More
Members of the Israel Defense Force demonstrate their
Members of the Israel Defense Force demonstrate their dog-handling tactics for Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash B. Carter at Camp Adam, Israel, July 21, 2013. (Photo by Sgt. Aaron Hostutler, U.S. Marine Corps/Released)
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Smith,
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Smith, band officer for Marine Corps Band New Orleans, sings the National Anthem at University of Tennessee Chattanooga’s McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn., ... More
160411-N-IE405-144 GOA, India (April 11, 2016) Commander,
160411-N-IE405-144 GOA, India (April 11, 2016) Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin has a discussion with Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Ashton Carter and Defence Minister of India Manohar Parrikar ... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, left,
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, left, shakes hands with U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Curtis R. Steineke, the executive officer of the Warrant Officer Candidate School during a visit to Fort R... More
Brig. Gen. Pat White, Third Infantry Division and Regional
Brig. Gen. Pat White, Third Infantry Division and Regional Command-South deputy commanding general for support, and Ashton Carter, deputy defense secretary, depart the RC-S headquarters compound May 14, in Kand... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter presents
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter presents a Joint Meritorious Unit Award to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Jan. 25, 2013 at Fort Belvoir, Va. (Photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo)
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash B. Carter attends an
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash B. Carter attends an official dinner hosted by Director General of Israel's Ministry of Defence Udi Shani at the Crowne Plaza in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 21, 2013. (Photo by Sgt. ... More
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter,
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, left, meets with Turkish Minister of Defense Ismet Yilmaz, second from left, at the Turkish Ministry of National Defense in Ankara, Turkey, Feb. 4, 2013. (Phot... More
SD Carter meets with senior leaders
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with senior leaders at the Pentagon as he assumes duties as the newly-appointed secretary of defense Feb. 18, 2015. (Photo by Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)(Released)
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter visits
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter visits Kajakai Dam, Helmand province, Afghanistan, accompanied by U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commander, Regional Command (Southwest). Photo taken ... More
150527-N-DX698-194 PEARL HARBOR (May 27, 2015) U.S.
150527-N-DX698-194 PEARL HARBOR (May 27, 2015) U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) and U.S. Pacific Fleet (USPACFLT) held a joint change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. During the dual ceremon... More
160929-N-BL637-016 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 29, 2016) Defense
160929-N-BL637-016 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 29, 2016) Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks with Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker, Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific, and Capt. Doug Verissimo, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Commandin... More
Battle cross is displayed for U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
Battle cross is displayed for U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Squire K. ‘’SKIP” Wells, cannoneer, at the memorial service at University of Tennessee Chattanooga’s McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn., Aug. 15, 2015. The... More
Battle cross is displayed for U.S. Marine Sgt. Carson
Battle cross is displayed for U.S. Marine Sgt. Carson A. Holmquist, motor transportation chief, at the memorial service at University of Tennessee Chattanooga’s McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn., Aug. 15, 2... More
In order to drum up team spirit for the Air Force vs.
In order to drum up team spirit for the Air Force vs. Navy football game, being held Oct. 3, 2015, in Annapolis, Md., the Air Force Academy's mascot The Bird along with the rest of the Academy Spirit Team broug... More
In order to drum up team spirit for the Air Force vs.
In order to drum up team spirit for the Air Force vs. Navy football game, being held Oct. 3, 2015, in Annapolis, Md., the Air Force Academy's mascot The Bird along with the rest of the Academy Spirit Team broug... More
The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America,
The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America, the Honorable Ashton Carter, is greeted by Brig. Gen. Chris Cavoli, commanding general of the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command, during a vi... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses service
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses service members from Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa during a visit to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 11, 2013. “The main thing I want... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter talks about
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter talks about the support from his family during his induction ceremony into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Carter was awarded the Me... More
Tunisian army Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Ismail Fathalli
Tunisian army Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Ismail Fathalli lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery April 13. (Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall PAO photo by Jim Dresbach)
U.S. Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of
U.S. Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Secretary of Defense Ash Carter appear before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Department of Defen... More
Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, Army
Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, Army Gen. Raymond “Tony” Thomas, gives remarks after assuming command of USSOCOM Mar. 30, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The former Commander, Army Gen. Joseph L.... More
160411-N-IE405-144 GOA, India (April 11, 2016) Commander,
160411-N-IE405-144 GOA, India (April 11, 2016) Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin has a discussion with Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Ashton Carter and Defence Minister of India Manohar Parrikar ... More
The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America,
The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America, the Honorable Ashton Carter, speaks with Soldiers on the U.S. Army's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 26, 2015. Carter was in Grafenwoehr to vie... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, sergeant
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, conducts the memorial service at University of Tennessee Chattanooga’s McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, T... More
Service members, elected officials, and members of
Service members, elected officials, and members of the community attend the memorial service at University of Tennessee Chattanooga’s McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn., Aug. 15, 2015.The event honored the fo... More
Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Joseph W. Westphal
Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Joseph W. Westphal welcomes prior recipients of the Medal of Honor during Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter's induction ceremony into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington... More
The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America,
The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America, the Honorable Ashton Carter, speaks with Soldiers on the U.S. Army's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 26, 2015. Carter was in Grafenwoehr to vie... More
In order to drum up team spirit for the Air Force vs.
In order to drum up team spirit for the Air Force vs. Navy football game, being held Oct. 3, 2015, in Annapolis, Md., the Air Force Academy's mascot The Bird along with the rest of the Academy Spirit Team broug... More
Air Force Assistant Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. John
Air Force Assistant Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. John Hesterman III welcomes the Air Force Academy's mascot The Bird along with the rest of the Academy Spirit Team into the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 2... More
The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America,
The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America, the Honorable Ashton Carter, speaks with Soldiers on the U.S. Army's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 26, 2015. Carter was in Grafenwoehr to vie... More
Battle cross is displayed for U.S. Marine Staff Sgt.
Battle cross is displayed for U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. David A. Wyatt, operations chief, at the memorial service at University of Tennessee Chattanooga’s McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn., Aug. 15, 2015. The ... More
Sgt. 1st Class Walter Veazey from the Advanced Airborne
Sgt. 1st Class Walter Veazey from the Advanced Airborne School talks to Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Ashton B. Carter about parachute rigging procedures as Sgt. Eric Primeau from Bravo Battery, 1-321st Airbo... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter laments while
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter laments while speaking about his lost comrades during his induction ceremony into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2013. Carter was awarded... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter speaks with
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter speaks with members of the press after a meeting with senior military leaders and diplomats in Southwest Asia, Feb. 23. Carter called top military brass and ambassadors f... More
In preparation for the Air Force vs. Navy football
In preparation for the Air Force vs. Navy football game being held Oct. 3, 2015, in Annapolis, Md., the Air Force Academy's mascot The Bird along with the rest of the Academy Spirit Team brought their energy in... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commander,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commander, Regional Command (Southwest) (left) accompanies U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter on a visit to the Kajakai Dam, Helmand province, Afghanistan... More
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter speaks to U.S. Marines
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter speaks to U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., Feb. 3, 2016. The Honorable Mr. Carter will make remarks, have a question and answe... More
Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, former commander of U.S.
Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, former commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, passes the guidon to Secretary of Defense, Ashton Carter, during the change-of-command ceremony March 30 at MacDill Air Force Base... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter walks from
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter walks from plane with official greeting party on Dec. 5, 2016 upon arrival to Yokota Air Base, Japan. Carter stops at Yokota during is travel to U.S. military instilla... More
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter,
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, second from left, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Francis J. Ricciardone Jr., left, and Jess Baily, third from left, the deputy chief of mission for t... More
Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Ashton Carter, speaks
Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Ashton Carter, speaks to U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers during a visit to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Feb. 22, 2015. Having sworn in only five days prior, the tri... More
150527-N-DX698-090 PEARL HARBOR (May 27, 2015) Chief
150527-N-DX698-090 PEARL HARBOR (May 27, 2015) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert presents Distinguished Service Medal to Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. for his exceptional meritorious service as Com... More
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter,
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, left, exchanges greetings with Jean-Claude Mallet, the senior political adviser to the French defense minister, after arriving at the French Ministry of Defens... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter and his wife,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter and his wife, Shannon, hold the Medal of Honor flag after being presented with it during his induction ceremony into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.... More
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter speaks to U.S. service
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter speaks to U.S. service members during a town hall aboard Morón Air Base, Oct. 6. The purpose of Carter’s visit was to learn more about Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task F... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter speaks
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter speaks at the Aspen Security Forum in Aspen, Colo., July 18, 2013. (Photo by Sgt. Aaron Hostutler, U.S. Marine Corps/Released)
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter presents
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter presents a Joint Meritorious Unit Award to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Jan. 25, 2013 at Fort Belvoir, Va. (Photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo)
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter,
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, center left, meets with embassy managers at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, Feb. 4, 2013, in response to the suicide bomber attack three days earlier that ... More
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter,
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, center front, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Francis J. Ricciardone Jr., center rear, expresses condolences Feb. 4, 2013, to guards at the U.S. Embas... More
One of the irrigation tunnels underneath the Kajakai
One of the irrigation tunnels underneath the Kajakai Dam, Helmand province, Afghanistan. Photo on Feb. 24, 2012. (Royal Air Force Photo by Corporal Paul Oldfield/Released)
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter,
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, left, signs a guest book at the Turkish Ministry of National Defense in Ankara, Turkey, before a meeting with Turkish Under Secretary for Defense Industries Mu... More
Brig. Gen. Malackowski talks to Deputy Secretary of
Brig. Gen. Malackowski talks to Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter as he arrives to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Nov. 28, 2013. Secretary Carter visited with wing leadership, met with patients at the C... More
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter makes
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter makes remarks during the 49th Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Feb. 2, 2013. (Photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter addresses current
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter addresses current events at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, San Diego, Calif., Feb. 3, 2016. The Secretary of Defense spoke to service members during his visit a... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter shakes hands
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter shakes hands with members of the official greeting party Dec. 5, 2016 upon arrival to Yokota Air Base, Japan. Carter stopped at Yokota during his travel to U.S. milita... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter attends
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter attends the 49th Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Feb. 2, 2013. (Photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)
U.S. and Spanish Marines talk about their close
U.S. and Spanish Marines talk about their close relationships with U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter (center) and Spanish Minister of Defense, Pedro Morenés Eulate (right), Oct. 6 aboard Morón Air Base, ... More
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter talks to troops
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter talks to troops during his visit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 3. During his time aboard station, he toured aircraft and answered questions from Marine... More
United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter shakes
United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter shakes hands with Philippine Secretary of National Defense Voltaire Gazmin after the closing ceremony of Exercise Balikatan 2016, at Camp Aguinaldo, April 15, 20... More
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter visits
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter visits Bastion Airhead, Helmand province, Afghanistan, accompanied by U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commander, Regional Command (Southwest). Photo ta... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, left,
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, left, shakes hands with a flight school student assigned to the 1st Battalion, 145th Aviation Regiment during a visit to Fort Rucker, Ala., Jun. 4, 2013. Carter spo... More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter is greeted
Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter is greeted by Lt. Gen. Greg Biscone as he arrives in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sept. 16, 2013. (Photo By Glenn Fawcett)
Newly promoted Army Gen. Raymond “Tony” Thomas assumed
Newly promoted Army Gen. Raymond “Tony” Thomas assumed command of U.S. Special Operations Command Mar. 30, during a change-of-command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The former USSOCOM commander, Army... More
From left to right, Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton
From left to right, Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter and Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Joseph W. Westphal, applaud Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter during his induction ceremony into the Hall of Hero... More
U.S. Marine, Maj. John A. Toolan, commander, Regional
U.S. Marine, Maj. John A. Toolan, commander, Regional Command (Southwest) (left) is briefed by one of the engineers on a visit to the Kajakai Dam, Helmand province, Afghanistan. Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2012. (R... More
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter welcomes the Air
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter welcomes the Air Force Academy's mascot The Bird along with the rest of the Academy Spirit Team into the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 2015. The Spirit Team visited the ... More