Ash Carter Praises Pentagon’s ‘Strong’ Stance Against Russia
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Ash Carter: Obama’s Response to Putin on Election Meddling ‘Was Not Sufficient’
Ash Carter: Obama’s Commutation of Chelsea Manning Sentence ‘Not My Recommendation’
U.S. to Deploy 200 More Troops to Syria in Fight Against ISIS
The United States will send 200 additional ground troops to Syria to assist Kurdish forces mobilizing for an offensive to retake Raqqa from the Islamic State, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Saturday.
Defense Secretary Pledges U.S. Will ‘Remain Committed’ to Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Ash Carter pledged Friday the U.S. would “remain committed” to Afghanistan for upcoming years as Donald Trump prepares to succeed President Obama as commander in chief.
SecDef: Trump Transition Team Hasn’t Come to the Pentagon Yet
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has not yet come to the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Monday morning.
Military May Ease Recruiting Standards Regarding Fitness, Marijuana Use
Defense Secretary Ash Carter is reviewing military recruiting standards amid concerns that the current rules may be “overly restrictive” given the changing makeup of America’s youth, the Pentagon announced Tuesday.
‘Outraged’ Ash Carter Suspends Order to Recover Reenlistment Bonuses
Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday that he was “outraged” by the government demanding some 9,700 soldiers give back the bonuses they received for reenlisting, subsequently suspending the repayment order the same day.
Veteran on Being Forced to Repay Bonus: ‘I Was Left Nearly Penniless’
Ash Carter: Raqqa Invasion Will Begin Before Mosul Campaign Ends
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter revealed Tuesday that Western allies fighting the Islamic State have already begun preparing to invade the terrorist group’s de facto capital of Raqqa in Syria before the ongoing military campaign to recapture the ISIS-controlled Iraqi city of Mosul is complete.
