Kirtland Tour Defense Secretary Ash Carter receives a tour of Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 27, 2016. Carter also met with senior leaders charged with maintaining and securing a key part of the nation’s nuclear arsenal. DoD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (1.08 MB) Tags: ASH Carter, Travels , SecDef, AIR FORCE, Airmen Photo By: Brigitte N. Brantley VIRIN: 160927-D-GO396-022.JPG Photo Gallery