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Defense Secretary Ash Carter is traveling to Florida, Texas and Massachusetts on a wide-ranging trip that will focus on the counter-ISIL campaign and the secretary’s commitment to innovation.

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Profile photo of Defense Secretary Ash Carter Ash Carter is the 25th secretary of defense. He previously served as deputy defense secretary and as undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics. Carter has received the Defense Department's Distinguished Service Medal five times and the Defense Intelligence Medal. Biography

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Carter: DoD-MIT Partnership to Produce Fabrics that See, Hear, Sense

Defense Secretary Ash Carter today announced that DoD is partnering with an 89-member consortium to establish a new manufacturing innovation institute focused on revolutionary fibers and textiles. Story

Force of Future Requires Best Talent in America, Carter Tells Students

At the University of Texas at Austin, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said the best talent for tomorrow's force can come from innovative thinkers such as the young people in the audience. Story

Carter Expects Seamless Transition at Special Ops, Central Commands

Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today he expects a “seamless transition” as U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command welcome new leaders. Story

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