Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is briefed on the order of events for a repatriation ceremony in New Delhi, India, Apr. 13, 2016 repatriating the possible remains of U.S service members recovered by the Defense More
Defense Secretary Ash Carter is greeted by Maj. Gen. Jay Silveria, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, upon his arrival to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 4, 2016. Carter’s visit consisted of briefings a More
Incoming Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter arrives at the Pentagon to assume duties as the newly appointed Secretary of Defense Feb. 17, 2015. (Photo by Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)(Released)
Incoming Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter and his wife, Stephanie, visit the graves of fallen service members at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Feb. 17, 2015. (DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Cl More
Incoming Secretary of Defense Ash Carter hosts a "Big 4" round table meeting with the Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey, and Vice Chairman of the Jo More
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)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to Pentagon personnel as he hosts an all call to inform everyone what his priorities are as he takes office Feb. 19, 2015. (Photo by Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)(Released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is greeted by Gen. John Campbell as he arrives in Kabul, Afghanistan, while making his first international trip as Secretary of Defense Feb. 21, 2015. Carter plans to meet with A More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is welcomed with an honor cordon as he arrives at the presidential palace to meet with President of Afghanistan Mohammad Ashraf Ghani in Kabul, Afghanistan, Feb. 21, 2015. (DoD P More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter hosts an honor cordon for Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf at the Pentagon Feb. 25, 2015. (DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Hurt/Released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, to discuss matters of mutual importance, Feb. 25, 2015. (Photo by Master Sg More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets the Golden State Warriors NBA team in his office at the Pentagon Feb. 25, 2015. (DOD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Hurt/Released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter arrives at the Hart Office Building in Washington to testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee about the proposed FY16 budget March 3, 2015. (DoD photo by Petty Officer More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter places his hand over his heart for the procession of colors during a ceremonial swearing in in the Pentagon Auditorium, March 6, 2015. (DoD Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and his wife Stephanie pose for a photo with the Avila family at the Pentagon following a ceremonial swearing in for Secretary Carter March 6, 2015. (Photo by Master Sgt. Adrian More
Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter looks on during his swearing-in ceremony at the Pentagon March 6, 2015. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Kelley)
U.K. Defense Secretary Michael C. Fallon, center front, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter walk through an honor cordon at the Pentagon in Washington, March 11, 2015. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter hosts a joint press conference with United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defense Michael Fallon in the press briefing room at the Pentagon March 11, 2015. (DoD photo by Petty Of More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter boards Marine One at the Pentagon March 13, 2015. Carter visited National Security Agency headquarters on Fort Meade, Md., to speak to troops and evaluate the current state of cy More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter testifies before the House Armed Services Committee about the proposed FY16 budget at the Rayburn Office Building in Washington March 18, 2015. (DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Cl More
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey talk with House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX) before testifying before the House A More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter walks up the steps to the Pentagon with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai March 23, 2015. The leaders met to discuss matters of importance to their respective nations. (DoD More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Secretary of States John Kerry review their notes as they prepare to speak during a joint press conference on Camp David, Md., with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Chief E More
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani delivers remarks in the Pentagon center courtyard, thanking U.S. service members and veterans who served in Afghanistan for their efforts and sacrifices, March 23, 2015. U.S. Defen More
U.S. Military Honor Guard members hold onto their covers as a helicopter arrives at Camp David, MD., transporting Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, Secretary of State Jo More
Vice President of the United States Joe Biden is greeted by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter prior to the arrival of Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani as the participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tom More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is greeted by Brig. Gen. Sami D. Said as he arrives at the State Department in order to speak at the Global Chiefs of Mission conference in Washington, March 26, 2015. (DOD photo More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter welcomes NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to the Pentagon prior to a meeting, March 26, 2015. (DoD photo by Glenn Fawcett) (Released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with the NBA Houston Rockets at the Pentagon, March 28, 2015. (DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen) (Released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is greeted by Mike Haynie, executive director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y., March 31, 2015. Carter traveled to Syrac More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter boards an E-4B to depart Joint Base Andrews April 6, 2015. Carter is on a visit to the U.S. Pacific Command Area of Responsibility to make observations for the Future Force and t More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter reviews an honor guard ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, April 8, 2015. Carter is making the first U.S. defense secretary visit to Japan since the snap elections in late More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter walks to the United States Ambassador's Residence for a formal breakfast with Ambassador Caroline Kennedy in Tokyo, April 9, 2015. Carter is making the first U.S. Defense Secreta More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter attends an honor guard ceremony with National Defense Minister of the Republic of Korea Han Min Koo at the Ministry of National Defense in Seoul, South Korea, April 10, 2015. Car More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter shakes hands with President of the Republic of Korea Park Geun-hye at the Blue House in Seoul, Korea April 10, 2015. Carter is on a visit to the U.S. Pacific Command Area of Resp More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Hawaiian Sen. Brian Schatz at the Marriott in Honolulu, Hawaii, April 12, 2015. Carter is on a visit to the U.S. Pacific Command Area of Responsibility to make observa More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter takes a photo with Haider al-Abadi Minister of Iraq at the Pentagon April 14, 2015. (DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen/Released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi at Blair House in Washington, April 15, 2015. (DOD Photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks at a press conference at the Pentagon on April 16, 2015. (DOD photo by Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen) (Released)
The 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey joined Secretary of Defense Ash Carter brief the media at the Pentagon, April 16, 2015. (DoD photo by Army Staff Sgt. Sean K. Harp/Released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta walk through the Humanitarian Corridor on the way to an unveiling ceremony for Panetta's official portrait at the Pentagon April 16, More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter hosts an honor cordon and working lunch for German Minister of Defense Ursula von der Leyen at the Pentagon April 16, 2015. (DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Hurt/Released)
Bravo, former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's dog, sits during a ceremony for the unveiling of Panetta’s portrait at the Pentagon, April 16, 2015. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on April 20, 2015. (DoD photo by SFC Clydell Kinchen) (Released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter delivers remarks to several hundred D.C. area ROTC members at Georgetown University in Washington, April 22, 2015. (DOD Photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with his daughter at Stanford University before speaking at the Drell Lecture on April 23, 2015. (DoD photo by SFC Clydell Kinchen) (Released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter departs Moffett Field, April 24, 2015. (DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen) (Released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter arrives in New York City, April 27, 2015, to participate in high level talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Japanese Defense Minister Gen. Nakatani. (DoD Photo More
A joint honor guard waits to march into place for an honor cordon to welcome Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani to the Pentagon to meet with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter to discuss matters of mutual impo More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee, in Washington, May 6, 2015. (DOD Photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with wounded warrior members of the U.S. Paralympic Team at the Pentagon May 6, 2015. (DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Hurt/released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter walks onto the podium as he and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey begin a press conference in the Pentagon Briefing Room May 7, 2015. (DOD Photo by Gle More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter shakes hands with Kurdistan Regional Government President Masoud Barzani as they prepare to meet at the Pentagon, May 7, 2015. Carter and Barzani discussed matters of mutual inte More
Observing from the River Entrance of the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter views the Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover event commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Euro More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter welcomes the Minister of Defense of Indonesia Ryamizard Ryacudu to the Pentagon with an honor cordon May 12, 2015. (DoD Photo by Glenn Fawcett (Released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter awaits the arrival of the Minister of Defense of Indonesia Ryamizard Ryacudu during an honor cordon on the River Entrance steps at the Pentagon May 12, 2015. (DoD Photo by Glenn Fawcett)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets Army Gen. Mark Milley in his office shortly before a press conference announcing that he is nominating him as Army Chief of Staff May 13, 2015. Once confirmed, Milley will More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter places his hand over his heart as the national anthem is played during an honor cordon welcoming Minister of Defense of Saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud at the Pentagon f More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter welcomes Poland's Minister of Defense Tomasz Siemoniak with an honor cordon prior to meeting at the Pentagon May 19, 2015. (DoD Photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)
A U.S. military joint honor guard holds a Tunisian flag as Secretary of Defense Ash Carter hosts an honor cordon to welcome Tunisian President Caid Essebsi to the Pentagon, May 21, 2015. The two leaders met to More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter visits the grave site of Marine 1st Lt. Robert Michael Kelly at Arlington National Cemetery May 22, 2015. Kelly is the son of Marine General John F. Kelly, a personal friend of More
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter welcomed participants of the 21st Annual Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) National; Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp for Young Survivors to the Pen More
150527-N-DX698-062 PEARL HARBOR (May 27, 2015) Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., left, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, and Adm. Scot More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets the flight crew of the MV-22 Osprey that will take him to survey the Straits of Malacca off the coast of Singapore, May 29, 2015. (DoD Photo by Glenn Fawcett Released)
Director-General and Chief Executive of The International Institute for Strategic Studies John Chipman, left, walks with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, right, shortly before delivering the keynote address to More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter bids farewell to U.S. Ambassador to Singapore Kirk Wagar as he departs Singapore after attending the Shangri-La Dialogue, May 31, 2015. Carter is on an 11 day trip in the As More
BBC reporter Katty Kay listens as Secretary of Defense Ash Carter holds a press gaggle after visiting Vietnamese naval and coast guard leaders in Hai Phong, Vietnam, May 31, 2015. (DoD Photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and the Vietnamese Minister of Defense General Phung Quang Thanh, share a toast after signing a joint vision statement at the Vietnamese Ministry of Defense in Hanoi, Vietnam, Ju More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and his wife Stephanie is greeted by Indian Navy Vice Adm. Bimal Verma as he makes a stop in Vizag, India, to visit India's Eastern Naval Headquarters and tour the frigate INS Sa More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter lays a wreath at India Gate in New Delhi, India, June 3, 2015. The tall, arching monument honors the roughly 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj and Minister of Defense Manohar Parrikar in separate meetings on his final day of his More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter thanks members of the support detail as he departs India after a two-day visit to meet with senior government officials and his defense counterpart Minister of Defense Manohar Pa More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter departs India after a two-day visit to meet with senior government officials and his defense counterpart Minister of Defense Manohar Parrikar in New Delhi, India, June 4, 2015. W More
Defense Secretary Ash Carter is greeted by Paul J. Saunders the Executive Director of the Center for the National Interest as he arrives at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in order to make remarks on the challe More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter participates in the LGBT Pride Month ceremony and gives the keynote address in the Pentagon Auditorium June 9, 2015.(DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen/Released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter congratulate the Junior and Senior Enlisted Service Member of the Year at the Pentagon, June 12, 2015. (DoD photo by SFC Clydell Kinchen)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter welcomes Gen. Fan Changlong, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, with an enhanced honor cordon at the Pentagon, June 11, 2015. The two leaders met to discuss ma More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets Gen. Fan Changlong, Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission, as they prepare to sit down for a dinner at the Pentagon June 11, 2015. DoD Photo by Glenn Fawcet More
A joint honor guard stands at attention as Secretary of Defense Ash Carter welcomes Gen. Fan Changlong, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, with an enhanced honor cordon at the Pentagon, June More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter hosts a group meeting with Chinese Gen. Fan Changlong, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission at the Pentagon June 11, 2015. DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Se More
Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Salim al-Jibouri signs the guest book as he arrives at the Pentagon to meet with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter to discuss matters of mutual importance June 12. (Photo More
Rush Holt, American Association for the Advancement of Science chief executive officer, greets Secretary of Defense Ash Carter as he arrives at AAAS to speak with a group of students in Washington, June 13, 2015.
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter introduces himself to House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry prior to the start of a hearing on U.S. policy and strategy in the Middle East in the Rayburn House O More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter waits on the sidelines as he prepares to go on stage to deliver remarks during the opening ceremony of the 2015 Defense Department Warrior Games at the National Museum of the Mar More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with members of the media on board an E-4B aircraft as they travel to Europe June 21, 2015. Secretary Carter is traveling in Europe to to hold bilateral and multilateral More
An E-4B aircraft awaits for Secretary of Defense Ash Carter to board at Joint Base Andrews, Md., as he departs for Europe June 21, 2015. Carter is traveling to Europe to hold bilateral and multilateral meetings More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter arrives in Tallinn, Estonia as part of a European trip June 21, 2015. Secretary Carter is traveling in Europe to hold bilateral and multilateral meetings with European defense mi More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter walks with U.S. Ambassador to Germany John Emerson as they walk to the Holocaust Museum in Berlin June 22, 2015. Secretary Carter is traveling in Europe to hold bilateral and mul More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is greeted by Mikk Marran, the Permanent Secretary of Defense of the Estonian Ministry of Defense as he arrives the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Cyber Center in Tallinn, Es More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter arrives in Nuremberg, Germany, in order to attend and watch a live fire training demonstration at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Grafenwoehr, Germany, during a European visit J More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter hosts an honor cordon to welcome Brazil's Minister of defense Jaques Wagner to the Pentagon, June 29, 2015. (DoD Photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)
U.S. Secretary of Defense, Ashton Carter, right, greets Jaques Wagner, Minister of Defense of Brazil, during an Armed Forces Full Honor Cordon, at the Pentagon, River Entrance, in Washington, D.C., June 29, 201 More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter presents Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald with a commemorative flag marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War during an office call at the Pentagon, June 29, 2015 More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter makes a phone call to congratulate Army team captains Sgt. 1st Class Samantha Goldstein and Capt. Frank Barroqueiro for leading their team to win the Chairman's Cup trophy during More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is greeted by Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Joseph Dunford as he arrives at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery for a reception prior More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter briefs the press in the Press Briefing Room at the Pentagon, July 1, 2015. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton/released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, brief reporters during a news conference at the Pentagon July 1, 2015. (Photo by Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)(Released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Minister of Defense of France Jean-Yves Le Drain host a press conference in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room, July 6, 2015. (DoD Photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets President of the United States Barack Obama as he arrives ago the River Entrance of the Pentagon to meet with Carter and his national security team and conduct a press bri More
Minister of Defense of France Jean-Yves Le Drain signs the guestbook prior to meeting with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter at the Pentagon, July 6, 2015. (DoD Photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)