Ash Carter

Ash Carter is a former United States Secretary of Defense, serving from 2015 to 2017. He was the first openly gay person to hold the position. Carter has a long career in public service, having previously served as the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. He has also worked as a lawyer and a businessman. Carter is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Virginia Law School. He is a highly respected figure in the military and intelligence communities, and his expertise on defense and national security is widely sought after.