SecDef' 13: Redrawing the security map - Plenary Session I: Transatlantic security: Tactical and strategic challenges

Fort Campbell, KY - Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta visited Fort Campbell and the Sabalauski Air Assault School on Friday, March 2nd 2012. The Defense Secretary watched demonstrations of rappelling and fast roping from staff and students. After the demonstration the Defense Secretary spoke to students and fielded questions ranging from TriCare to deployment lengths. He then thanked the students and staff and handed out coins. Panetta also spoke of how important the 101st Airborne Division will play in the future of the Army.

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Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work, left, congratulates David Wiltse of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy after awarding him the Distinguished Civilian Service Award during a ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. Nov. 3, 2016. DoD photo

U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Nathan Parry, Defense Media Activity (DMA) Moderator, and DMA personnel from various sections including Production, Production Support, DoD News, and Social Media, prepare for the production and live broadcast of “World Wide Troop Talk” featuring Secretary of Defense, The Honorable Ashton B. Carter. Hours of prep time and numerous dry runs, ensured the Defense Media Activity efforts for the Secretary’s visit to DMA’s state of the art studio at Fort Meade, Maryland for his participation in the “World Wide Troop Talk” was a success. (Department of Defense Photo by Marvin Lynchard)

Service members depart Comny Hall after participating in the Armed Forces Full Honor Farewell Review Ceremony in honor of the Secretary of Defense at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va. Jan. 9, 2017. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)..

Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy speaks at a press briefing to discuss the Army's efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic alongside Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James McConville, Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Scott Dingle, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston at the Pentagon Briefing Room, Washington D.C., March 20, 2020. (DoD photo by Army Staff Sgt. Nicole Mejia)

U.S. Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Robert M. Gates, met with coalition troops at ISAF Joint Command headquarters June 7 in Kabul. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brandon Pomrenke)

U.S. Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Robert M. Gates, met with coalition troops at ISAF Joint Command headquarters June 7 in Kabul. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brandon Pomrenke)

Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, Deputy Secretary of Deffense Cyrus Vance, Director of Defense Research and Engineering John Foster Jr., and other ASDs pose for a New York Times story.

U.S. Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Robert M. Gates, met with coalition troops at ISAF Joint Command headquarters June 7 in Kabul. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brandon Pomrenke)

U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper hosts Norwegian Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen at the Pentagon, Sept. 27, 2019. (DoD photo by Army Staff Sgt. Vanessa Atchley)

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SecDef' 13: Redrawing the security map - Parallel session II: Information sharing as the key to counter-terrorism - Peter Knoope, Director of the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 26, 2011) - U.S. Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon Panetta speaks with Sailors on board the U.S 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue during a tour of the Asia Pacific region. Panetta thanked them for their efforts during Operation Tomadachi following a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March. This is his first tour of Asian countries in the Pacific Region since becoming the SECDEF. (U.S Navy photo by MC3 Alexandra y. Arroyo)

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SecDef' 13: Redrawing the security map - Ministerial debate: Redrawing the security map: challenges and priorities - Pieter De Crem, Belgian Defence Minister

Defense Media Activity (DMA) personnel from various sections including Production, Production Support, DoD News, and Social Media, prepare for the production and live broadcast of “World Wide Troop Talk” featuring Secretary of Defense, The Honorable Ashton B. Carter. Hours of prep time and numerous dry runs, ensured the Defense Media Activity efforts for the Secretary’s visit to DMA’s state of the art studio at Fort Meade, Maryland for his participation in the “World Wide Troop Talk” was a success. (Department of Defense Photo by Marvin Lynchard)

Defense Media Activity (DMA) personnel from various sections including Production, Production Support, DoD News, and Social Media, prepare for the production and live broadcast of “World Wide Troop Talk” featuring Secretary of Defense, The Honorable Ashton B. Carter. Hours of prep time and numerous dry runs, ensured the Defense Media Activity efforts for the Secretary’s visit to DMA’s state of the art studio at Fort Meade, Maryland for his participation in the “World Wide Troop Talk” was a success. (Department of Defense Photo by Marvin Lynchard)

U.S. Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Robert M. Gates, met with coalition troops at ISAF Joint Command headquarters June 7 in Kabul. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brandon Pomrenke)

SecDef' 13: Redrawing the security map - Ministerial debate: Redrawing the security map: challenges and priorities - Pieter De Crem, Belgian Defence Minister

Performing the duties of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Mara E. Karlin, speaks with media from the Pentagon Press Briefing Room, Washington, D.C., Nov. 29, 2021. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)

SecDef' 13: Redrawing the security map

U.S. Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Robert M. Gates, met with coalition troops at ISAF Joint Command headquarters June 7 in Kabul. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brandon Pomrenke)

A U.S. Naval Academy Football sits on the desk of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

Service members line up before U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper hosts an honor cordon to welcome Norwegian Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen at the Pentagon, Sept. 27, 2019. (DoD photo by Army Staff Sgt. Vanessa Atchley)

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Defense Media Activity (DMA) personnel from various sections including Production, Production Support, DoD News, and Social Media, prepare for the production and live broadcast of “World Wide Troop Talk” featuring Secretary of Defense, The Honorable Ashton B. Carter. Hours of prep time and numerous dry runs, ensured the Defense Media Activity efforts for the Secretary’s visit to DMA’s state of the art studio at Fort Meade, Maryland for his participation in the “World Wide Troop Talk” was a success. (Department of Defense Photo by Marvin Lynchard)

Secretary of Defense, The Honorable Ashton B. Carter, along with Defense Media Activity (DMA) Moderator, USAF TSgt. Nathan Parry conduct "World Wide Troop Talk" from the DMA studios located on Fort Meade. (Department of Defense Photo by Marvin Lynchard)

SecDef' 13: Redrawing the security map - Parallel session I: Maritime security around the world

U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates escorts Israeli Minister of Defense Ehud Barak into the Pentagon.

U.S. Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Robert M. Gates, met with coalition troops at ISAF Joint Command headquarters June 7 in Kabul. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brandon Pomrenke)

U.S. Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Robert M. Gates, met with coalition troops at ISAF Joint Command headquarters June 7 in Kabul. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brandon Pomrenke)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III enters the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial during the 21st 9/11 Pentagon Observance Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2022, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza)

U.S. Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Robert M. Gates, met with coalition troops at ISAF Joint Command headquarters June 7 in Kabul. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brandon Pomrenke)

General Edward Meyer sworn in as Chief of Staff of the Army.

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Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie awards the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award to small business, large enterprise and public sector employers who were recognized as providing exceptional support for their Guard and Reserve employees at a ceremony held in the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Aug. 24, 2018. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Michelle Gonzalez)

SecDef' 13: Redrawing the security map

PENTAGON, WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Defense Secretary Leon Panetta meets with the senior enlisted advisors to the Joint Chiefs of Staff Thursday to discuss issues that relate to the Armed Forces and military families. Panetta routinely meets with the SEAs to get their perspective on military matters as they travel throughout the force meeting with service members and families. (DoD photo by Army Master Sgt. Terrence L. Hayes)

General Robert Barrow is sworn in as Commandant of the Marine Core. Secretary of Defense Harold Brown is present.

SecDef' 13: Redrawing the security map - Ministerial debate: Redrawing the security map: challenges and priorities - Stéphane Beemelmans, State Secretary of the German Ministry of Defence

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SecDef' 13: Redrawing the security map - Plenary Session I: Transatlantic security: Tactical and strategic challenges - Tamás Vargha, Hungarian State Secretary of Defence

Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, commanding general of Joint Munitions Command, traveled to southern Indiana to take part in Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter's visit to Naval Support Activity, Crane.

General Edward Meyer sworn in as Chief of Staff of the Army.

U.S. Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Robert M. Gates, met with coalition troops at ISAF Joint Command headquarters June 7 in Kabul. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brandon Pomrenke)