Carter Hosts Honor Cordon for Liberian President at Pentagon U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter hosts an honor cordon for Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf at the Pentagon, Feb. 25, 2015. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual importance. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.06 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 637739-N-ZYR04-481.jpg Photo Gallery