World Dec 01 U.S. ‘step-by-step’ strategy against Islamic State questioned in Congress By PBS News Hour
World Nov 05 Watch 2:00 China criticizes U.S. naval actions as Secretary Carter visits South China Sea Defense Secretary Ashton Carter stood aboard the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt in the South China Sea, some 150 nautical miles from an area claimed by Beijing. That came after a U.S. Navy destroyer last week challenged a Chinese territorial zone around… By PBS News Hour
World Oct 27 Watch 8:13 News Wrap: Pentagon calls for stepped up Islamic State campaign In our news wrap Tuesday, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter testified at a Senate hearing on new moves against the Islamic State, involving a beefed up air campaign and possible front line combat support. Also, an American destroyer sailed within 12… By PBS News Hour
Nation Aug 21 First female graduates of Ranger School earn elite tab FORT BENNING, Ga. -- Capping their history-making week, the first female soldiers to complete the Army's rigorous Ranger School are graduating Friday, putting a spotlight on the debate over opening all combat roles to women. By Robert Burns, Associated Press
World Jun 01 Watch 3:09 Defense Secretary Carter in Vietnam warns China again over South China Sea expansion During a visit to Vietnam, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter spoke out about tensions in the South China Sea, where the Chinese have been rapidly building reefs into human-made islands. President Obama said China shouldn’t be “throwing elbows” over its claim. By PBS News Hour
May 31 Pentagon chief will hold people accountable for anthrax mishap By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Sunday that he will find out who was responsible for the mistaken shipments of live anthrax to 11 U.S. states and two countries and will "hold them accountable."… Continue reading
May 29 Watch 11:54 Shields and Brooks on Dennis Hastert charges, Ashton Carter Iraq comments By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the indictment and allegations of misconduct against former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter’s comments about… Continue watching
May 03 Pentagon sexual assault report shows high rates of perceived retaliation persist By Daniel Costa-Roberts A new Department of Defense report released Friday shows that rates of retaliation against victims remain stubbornly high despite a marked decrease in military sexual assaults and increased reporting of such crimes in the 2014 fiscal year. Continue reading
Mar 30 Pentagon chief considers relaxing age restrictions for military enlistment By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press ABINGTON, Pa. -- Saying the military needs to do more to compete with corporate America for quality recruits, Defense Secretary Ash Carter opened the door Monday to relaxing some enlistment standards -- particularly for high-tech or cyber security jobs. Continue reading
Feb 23 Defense secretary Carter gathers war council on Islamic State group By Robert Burns, Associated Press CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter convened an extraordinary war council Monday on Iraq's doorstep, six days after taking office, to discuss the nitty-gritty of the administration's oft-criticized strategy for countering the Islamic State militant group and… Continue reading