Carter Discusses Sexual Assault Annual Report at Pentagon Defense Secretary Ash Carter discusses the release of the Defense Department's Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military during a news conference at the Pentagon, May 1, 2015. Carter also announced directives to further strengthen the department's sexual assault prevention and response program. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.04 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 731222-K-WIF34-956.jpg Photo Gallery