Carter Holds Press Conference in Kuwait U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter holds a press conference after meeting with senior commanders attending a regional security conference on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Feb. 23, 2015. During the meeting, Carter and other defense leaders discussed strategies for dealing with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL, and other regional threats to partner and ally nations. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.06 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 451474-W-KYA08-258.jpg Photo Gallery