Defense Secretary Ash Carter Archives

Gen. Robinson assumes command of NORAD, USNORTHCOM

Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson assumed command of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command from Navy Adm. Bill Gortney during a ceremony at the Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado today.

By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 13 May, 2016 | Topics: News, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, Defense, Defense Secretary Ash Carter, NORAD

Defense Secretary Carter Meets with Canadian Minister of National Defense Sajjan

During their first meeting, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Canadian Minister of National Defence Harjit Sajjan reiterated the unbreakable bonds between the United States and Canada, as well as the importance of our longstanding military ties.

By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 10 February, 2016 | Topics: News, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, Defense Secretary Ash Carter, NATO

Defense Secretary Appreciates Canada’s Counter-ISIL Efforts, Press Secretary Says

"The secretary sees these as significant contributions, and he greatly appreciates the decision by the Trudeau government to step up Canada's role in the campaign at this critical time."

By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 8 February, 2016 | Topics: News, Security & Counterterrorism, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Beyond the Border, Defense, Defense Secretary Ash Carter, isil, isis, security

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