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US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter Wants to Fix Everything Wrong With the Pentagon
Before a new administration takes over, Carter is pushing to deeply change an immense bureaucracy that happens to have the power to end civilization.
The Pentagon Goes to War Against Personal Email Accounts
The Department of Defense may block access to commercial web-based email. This could also end up ensuring that no young, smart person wants to work there.
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter Makes $600 Billion Bet on New Defense Budget
The Pentagon's boss is trying to push bold reforms through the defense budget — and that may turn a usually boring process into something fun to watch for a change, even if you aren't a defense wonk.
Canada to Washington: Thanks for the Letter, But We're Still Pulling Out of Bombing Mission
Canada confirmed it had received a letter from US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter which asked for more contributions in the fight against IS militants. Similar letters were reportedly received by Germany and Australia.
Veterans Urge US Military to Remove Barriers That Prevent Sikhs From Serving
Twenty-seven retired military leaders have signed a letter to Secretary of Defense Ash Carter asking him to remove barriers that effectively prevent observant Sikhs to serve without being forced to violate their religious obligations.
The Pentagon Is Closer to Deciding on Women in Combat
Today, the Secretary of Defense receives the results of the US military's studies about women in combat, starting the countdown on a decision that will change the Pentagon forever.
US to Put Special Forces on Ground in Syria to Fight Islamic State
The US is committing Special Operations to Syria as part of an effort to revitalize a stalled strategy against the Islamic State.
Here's What US Boots on the Ground in Syria Really Means
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter testified today to Congress about the US strategy to counter the Islamic State, opening up the possibility of Special Forces raids against targets in Syria.
US Defense Secretary Makes Surprise Baghdad Visit
Carter met with Iraqi officials, including Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and Defense Minister Khaled al-Obaidi to discuss the fight against Islamic State (IS) militants.
Bowe Bergdahl Files Appeal to Dismiss General Presiding Over His Pre-Trial Hearing
Gen. Mark Milley's nomination to become the US Army’s next chief of staff creates a conflict of interest in soldier's desertion hearing, according to the soldier's defense team.
Video Shows Iraq’s Largest Oil Refinery Engulfed in Flames After Battle With the Islamic State
New footage shows devastation at the Baiji oil refinery, where fighting continues to rage between Iraqi troops and Islamic State militants.
Shane Smith Interviews Ashton Carter: The VICE News Interview (Full Length)
VICE founder Shane Smith interviews US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter about Putin's nukes, the rise of the Islamic State, Afghan tumult, and repairing the NSA's reputation.