Carter Meets With French Defense Minister at Pentagon, Holds Briefing U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, and French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian hold a press conference at the Pentagon, July 6, 2015. Earlier, the two defense leaders met to discuss matters of mutual importance. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.06 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 248788-B-EKL19-563.jpg Photo Gallery