sd visits iraq

97 media by topicpage 1 of 1
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is greeted by United

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is greeted by United

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is greeted by United States Ambassador to Iraq Stuart Jones as Carter arrives in Baghdad, Iraq Apr. 18, 2016. Carter is also visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to... More

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to troops in Baghdad July 11, 2016. Carter is in Iraq to meet with Iraqi government and military leaders about Operation Inherent Resolve. (D... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter signs the guest book

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter signs the guest book

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter signs the guest book at the Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 22, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, host a press conference at the task force's headquarters in Baghdad, I... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Combined

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Combined

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve leadership in Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 22, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Prime

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Prime

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 22, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets Ambassador John

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets Ambassador John

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets Ambassador John Silliam after arriving in Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 22, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses troops at

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses troops at

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses troops at the Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve in Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 22, 2016. (DoD photo by Stephanie Dreyer)

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of Combined

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of Combined

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, talks with Masrour Barzani, chancellor of the Kurdistan Regional Security Council, in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and his wife Stephanie

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and his wife Stephanie

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and his wife Stephanie thank troops during a visit to Baghdad, Iraq, Dec. 11, 2016. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis talks with U.S. Air

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis talks with U.S. Air

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis talks with U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Corcoran, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 20, 2017. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force ... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter walks with Army Army

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter walks with Army Army

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter walks with Army Army Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland, Commander Combined Joint Task Force- Operation Inherent Resolve as Carter arrives in Baghdad, Iraq Apr. 18, 2016. Carter is also v... More

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to troops in Baghdad July 11, 2016. Carter is in Iraq to meet with Iraqi government and military leaders about Operation Inherent Resolve. (D... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Prime

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Prime

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 22, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets U.S. Army Lt.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets U.S. Army Lt.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, and Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Jones, CJTF-OIR, after arriving in B... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, host a press conference at the task force's headquarters in Baghdad, I... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter talks with U.S. Army

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter talks with U.S. Army

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter talks with U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, and Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Jones, CJTF-OIR, after arriving ... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses troops at

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses troops at

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses troops at the Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve in Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 22, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter attends a humanitarian

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter attends a humanitarian

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter attends a humanitarian assistance stabilization meeting in Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 22, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and President of the

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and President of the

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani exchange gifts after a meeting in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter thanks troops during

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter thanks troops during

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter thanks troops during a visit to the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, Dec. 11, 2016. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. B... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with Army Lt.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with Army Lt.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with Army Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland, Commander Combined Joint Task Force- Operation Inherent Resolve as they fly to the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq in a UH-60 helicopter to... More

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) A Soldier asks Secretary

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) A Soldier asks Secretary

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) A Soldier asks Secretary of Defense Ash Carter a question during a troop call in Baghdad July 11, 2016. Carter is in Iraq to meet with Iraqi government and military leaders about O... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses troops at

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses troops at

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses troops at the Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve in Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 22, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Combined

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Combined

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve leadership in Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 22, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses troops at

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses troops at

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses troops at the Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve in Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 22, 2016. (DoD photo by Stephanie Dreyer)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter flies in a helicopter

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter flies in a helicopter

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter flies in a helicopter over Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 22, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter attends a humanitarian

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter attends a humanitarian

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter attends a humanitarian assistance stabilization meeting in Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 22, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, host a press conference at the task force's headquarters in Baghdad, I... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has lunch with U.S.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has lunch with U.S.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has lunch with U.S. servicemembers supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with Army Lt.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with Army Lt.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with Army Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland, Commander Combined Joint Task Force- Operation Inherent Resolve as they fly to the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq in a UH-60 helicopter to... More

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense Ash Carter walks with Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland, Operation Inherent Resolve Commanding General, and Amb. Stuart Jones upon arriving in Baghdad July 11, 2016. Ca... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, host a press conference at the task force's headquarters in Baghdad, I... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Prime

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Prime

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in Baghdad, Iraq, Oct. 22, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has lunch with U.S.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has lunch with U.S.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has lunch with U.S. servicemembers supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, arrive at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Dec. 11, 2016. (DOD photo by U... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with Army Lt.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with Army Lt.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with Army Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland, Commander Combined Joint Task Force- Operation Inherent Resolve as they tour OIR headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq Apr. 18, 2016. Carter ... More

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland, Operation Inherent Resolve Commanding General, in Baghdad July 11, 2016. Carter is in Iraq to meet with Iraqi g... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter performs an interview

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter performs an interview

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter performs an interview with Martha Raddatz, ABC News chief global affairs correspondent, in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter thanks troops serving

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter thanks troops serving

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter thanks troops serving at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Dec. 11, 2016. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Army Lt.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Army Lt.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Army Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland, Commander Combined Joint Task Force- Operation Inherent Resolve at the OIR headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq Apr. 18, 2016. Carter is also v... More

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Minister of Defense Khaled al-Obaidi in Baghdad July 11, 2016. Carter is in Iraq to meet with Iraqi government and military leaders... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter visits U.S. servicemembers

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter visits U.S. servicemembers

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter visits U.S. servicemembers supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter thanks troops serving

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter thanks troops serving

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter thanks troops serving at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Dec. 11, 2016. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Prime

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Prime

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in Baghdad, Iraq to discuss matters of mutual importance Apr. 18, 2016. Carter is also visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi... More

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to troops in Baghdad July 11, 2016. Carter is in Iraq to meet with Iraqi government and military leaders about Operation Inherent Resolve. (D... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter performs an interview

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter performs an interview

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter performs an interview with Martha Raddatz, ABC News chief global affairs correspondent, in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter tours living quarters

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter tours living quarters

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter tours living quarters serving at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Dec. 11, 2016. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is greeted with an

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is greeted with an

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is greeted with an Iraqi honor guard ceremony as he arrives in Baghdad, Iraq to meet with Iraqi Minister of Defense Khaled al-Obaidi to discuss matters of mutual importance Apr. ... More

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense Ash Carter walks with Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland, Operation Inherent Resolve Commanding General, in Baghdad July 11, 2016. Carter is in Iraq to meet with Iraqi g... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, talk with members of the 101st Airborne Division in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. ... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter presents Iraqi Security

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter presents Iraqi Security

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter presents Iraqi Security Forces members the Joint Service Commendation Medal for valor they displayed during the Mosul campaign, at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Dec. 11, 2016. (D... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter renders honors as the

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter renders honors as the

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter renders honors as the U.S national anthem is played during an Iraqi honor guard ceremony welcoming Carter as he arrives in Baghdad, Iraq to meet with Iraqi Minister of Defense Kh... More

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in Baghdad July 11, 2016. Carter is in Iraq to meet with Iraqi government and military leaders about... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter talks with members

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter talks with members

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter talks with members of the 101st Airborne Division in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter presents Iraqi Security

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter presents Iraqi Security

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter presents Iraqi Security Forces members the Joint Service Commendation Medal for valor they displayed during the Mosul campaign, at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Dec. 11, 2016. (D... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is greeted with an

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is greeted with an

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is greeted with an Iraqi honor guard ceremony as he arrives in Baghdad , Iraq to meet with Iraqi Minister of Defense Khaled al-Obaidi to discuss matters of mutual importance Apr.... More

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense

BAGHDAD, Iraq (July 11, 2016) Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to advisors during a helicopter ride over Baghdad July 11, 2016. Carter is in Iraq to meet with Iraqi government and military leaders about O... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter talks with members

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter talks with members

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter talks with members of the 101st Airborne Division in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter presents Iraqi Security

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter presents Iraqi Security

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter presents Iraqi Security Forces members the Joint Service Commendation Medal for valor they displayed during the Mosul campaign, at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Dec. 11, 2016. (D... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter conducts a troop review

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter conducts a troop review

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter conducts a troop review with Iraqi Minister of Defense Khaled al-Obaidi during an Iraqi honor guard ceremony welcoming Carter as he arrives in Baghdad, Iraq to meet with al-Oba... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, host a press conference in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23, 2016. (DoD photo by U... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter thanks troops serving

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter thanks troops serving

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter thanks troops serving at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Dec. 11, 2016. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter conducts a troop review

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter conducts a troop review

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter conducts a troop review with Iraqi Minister of Defense Khaled al-Obaidi during an Iraqi honor guard ceremony welcoming Carter as he arrives in Baghdad, Iraq to meet with al-Oba... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, host a press conference in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23, 2016. (DoD photo by U... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, host a joint press conference at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Dec. 11... More

An Iraqi soldier salutes as Secretary of Defense Ash

An Iraqi soldier salutes as Secretary of Defense Ash

An Iraqi soldier salutes as Secretary of Defense Ash Carter arrives at the Ministry of Defense in Baghdad, Iraq to meet with Iraqi Minister of Defense Khaled al-Obaidi to discuss matters of mutual importance A... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, say farewell in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air For... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and President of the

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and President of the

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani meet in Erbil, Iraq, Dec. 11, 2016. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter (second from right)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter (second from right)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter (second from right) meets with Iraqi Minister of Defense Khaled al-Obaidi (second from left) in Baghdad, Iraq to discuss matters of mutual importance Apr. 18, 2016. Carter is als... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets Prime Minister

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets Prime Minister

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government after arriving in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and President of the

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and President of the

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani meet in Erbil, Iraq, Dec. 11, 2016. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Minister

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Minister

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Iraqi Minister of Defense Khaled al-Obaidi in Baghdad, Iraq to discuss matters of mutual importance Apr. 18, 2016. Carter is also visiting the United Arab Emirates and... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Prime Minister

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Prime Minister

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government greet Fuad Hussein, Kurdistan Regional Presidency chief of staff, after arriving in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 2... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and President of the

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and President of the

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani present the Joint Service Commendation Medal for bravery to Kurdistan Regional Government soldiers in Erbil, Iraq, Dec.... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter walks  with Iraqi Minister

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter walks with Iraqi Minister

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter walks with Iraqi Minister of Defense Khaled al-Obaidi (center) as he departs the Ministry of Defense in Baghdad, Iraq after discussing matters of mutual importance Apr. 18, 2016... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with President

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with President

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani after arriving in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

An aerial view as Secretary of Defense Ash Carter visits

An aerial view as Secretary of Defense Ash Carter visits

An aerial view as Secretary of Defense Ash Carter visits Baghdad, Iraq to discuss matters of mutual importance with Iraqi leaders Apr. 18, 2016. Carter is also visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with President

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with President

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani after arriving in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with President

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with President

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with President of Iraqi Kurdistan Masoud Barzani over the telephone as they discuss matters of mutual importance during Caters visit to Baghdad, Iraq Apr. 18, 2016 . Carte... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with President

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with President

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani after arriving in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with President

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with President

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with President of Iraqi Kurdistan Masoud Barzani over the telephone as they discuss matters of mutual importance during Caters visit to Baghdad, Iraq Apr. 18, 2016 . Carte... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with President

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with President

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani after arriving in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter prepares to award the

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter prepares to award the

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter prepares to award the first five Operation Inherent Resolve medals to service members deployed to Iraq during a ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq 2016 where Carter was visiting . Carter ... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with President

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with President

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani after arriving in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter awards one of the first

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter awards one of the first

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter awards one of the first five Operation Inherent Resolve medals to a service member deployed to Iraq during a ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq 2016 where Carter was visiting . Carter is ... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with President

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with President

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani after arriving in Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 23, 2016. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to service members

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to service members

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to service members deployed to Iraq at the Baghdad International Airport during a visit there Apr. 18, 2016. Carter is also visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Ara... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to service members

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to service members

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to service members deployed to Iraq at the Baghdad International Airport during a visit there Apr. 18, 2016. Carter is also visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Ara... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to service members

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to service members

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to service members deployed to Iraq at the Baghdad International Airport during a visit there Apr. 18, 2016. Carter is also visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Ara... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to service members

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to service members

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to service members deployed to Iraq at the Baghdad International Airport during a visit there Apr. 18, 2016. Carter is also visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Ara... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to service members

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to service members

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to service members deployed to Iraq at the Baghdad International Airport during a visit there Apr. 18, 2016. Carter is also visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Ara... More

Service members listen as Secretary of Defense Ash

Service members listen as Secretary of Defense Ash

Service members listen as Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to them at the Baghdad International Airport in Baghdad, Iraq as Carter visit there Apr. 18, 2016. Carter is also visiting the United Arab Emirat... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with reporters

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with reporters

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with reporters at the Baghdad International Airport during a visit there Apr. 18, 2016. Carter is also visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to help accelerat... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with reporters

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with reporters

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with reporters at the Baghdad International Airport during a visit there Apr. 18, 2016. Carter is also visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to help accelerat... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is interviewed by Lester

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is interviewed by Lester

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is interviewed by Lester Holt of NBC News at the Baghdad International Airport Apr. 18, 2016. Carter is also visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to help accelerate... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter (center) departs the

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter (center) departs the

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter (center) departs the Baghdad International Airport after a visit there Apr. 18, 2016. Carter is also visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia to help accelerate the las... More