Carter Thanks U.S. Troops in Kuwait

Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter thanked U.S. troops in Kuwait for their service and noted that they are not only serving their country, but they are doing a service to the whole world.

“The first thing I want to say is 'thank you' for doing this,” Carter said. “I know it was an abrupt and complex job to put this unit together and to come over here.” Story

U.S. Must Stay Committed to
Middle East, Carter Says

It is important for the United States to maintain its commitments to the Middle East, even as the nation’s defense strategy starts to shift focus away from the region, the deputy defense secretary told troops on a military installation in Southwest Asia. Story

Carter Arrives in Kuwait, Meets
With U.S. Embassy Officials

Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter arrived in Kuwait and met with U.S. embassy officials to discuss current relations with the Middle Eastern nation. Story

Ashton B. Carter is the deputy secretary of defense. Previously, he served as undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics from April 2009 until October 2011. As undersecretary, he led the department’s efforts to accelerate the fulfillment of urgent operational needs; increase the department’s buying power; and strengthen the nation¹s defenses against weapons of mass destruction and other emerging threats. Biography