Carter Departs for Germany, Estonia, Belgium Defense Secretary Ash Carter waves to the aircrew as he departs Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 21, 2015, for a trip to Germany, Estonia and Belgium. During the visit, Carter plans to meet with defense counterparts and participate in his first NATO ministerial as defense secretary. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.07 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 092466-Y-TZE84-241.jpg Photo Gallery