https://www.kcur.org/2014-12-05/obama-taps-ashton-carter-as-defense-secretary-nominee
Carter, a former No. 2 at the Pentagon, would succeed Chuck Hagel. If confirmed, he will be President Obama's fourth defense secretary.
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https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/the-carter-ashton-pool-postscript/
Carter Ashton made the team! Who saw that coming?
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https://www.ausa.org/articles/president-obama-nominates-ashton-carter-defense-secretary
President Barack Obama named Dr. Ashton B. Carter as his choice to become the 25th secretary of defense on Dec.
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https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Statements/display-statement/Article/3198977/secnav-del-toro-statement-on-the-passing-of-former-secretary-of-defense-ashton/
Statement from Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro:,
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