The following is the Jan. 5, 2016 memo Department of Defense Accomplishments (2009-2016) Taking the Long View, Investing for the Future, signed by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter. The document is part of the outgoing Obama administration’s effort for each cabinet level department to outline its accomplishments.
Document: SECDEF Ash Carter’s Exit Memo
January 5, 2017 8:06 AM
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