STRENGTHENING TIES Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks to foreign defense attaches at the State Department in Washington, D.C., June 11, 2013. Carter thanked the attaches for their dedication in strengthening ties between the U.S. and their home countries. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.08 MB) Photo By: VIRIN: 005679-B-RKJ33-937.jpg Photo Gallery