World Dec 10 Adding 200 more troops to Syria, U.S. deepens involvement Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced Saturday he is sending 200 more troops to accelerate the push on the Islamic State's self-declared capital of Raqqa. By Robert Burns, Associated Press
World Dec 09 Defense secretary assures Afghan leaders of U.S. commitment In a joint appearance In Kabul with Afghanistan's president, Ashraf Ghani, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said the U.S. cannot afford to give up on Afghanistan after more than 15 years of U.S. involvement, the deaths of more than 2,200 U.S. By Robert Burns, Associated Press
World Dec 05 Carter's Asia trip spotlights issues for next Pentagon head TOKYO — Ash Carter's final swing across Asia as Pentagon chief shines a spotlight on tough issues to be inherited by his successor, from concern in Tokyo and Seoul about being forced to pay more for U.S. military protection to… By Robert Burns, Associated Press
Nation Dec 01 Obama administration supports requiring women to register for military draft The Obama administration's decision is a symbolic but significant shift that reflects the U.S. military's evolution from a male-dominated force to one seeking to incorporate women at all levels. By Josh Lederman, Associated Press
Nov 20 GOP lawmaker asks officials to answer questions on NSA chief By Associated Press Rep. Devin Nunes asked the intelligence chief and defense secretary to answer questions about reports that they recommended the ouster of the NSA director. Continue reading
Oct 26 U.S. defense chief: Don't seek repayment of enlistment bonuses By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter has ordered the Pentagon to stop seeking repayments of enlistment bonuses given to California National Guard members who served overseas. Continue reading
Oct 21 Carter to meet with Turkey leaders, stress Iraqi sovereignty By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey — Defense Secretary Ash Carter, arriving in Turkey Friday, said he will tell Turkish leaders that it's important to respect Iraqi sovereignty. But he stopped short of saying that he will press the Turks to remove any forces… Continue reading
Oct 06 Former top Pentagon aide spent government money to buy women, alcohol, report says By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The report by the Defense Department's inspector general says Maj. Gen. Ron Lewis improperly used his credit card, lied to a bank to get charges removed and, more broadly, said he was guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer, according to… Continue reading
Sep 25 Pentagon chief is expert on nukes but says little about them By Robert Burns, Associated Press As defense secretary to a president who famously envisioned "a world without nuclear weapons," Ash Carter has said remarkably little about them. Continue reading