Ash Carter, , Former Defense Secretary, , Dead at 68.
Politico reports that Carter died on Oct.
24 in Boston due to a cardiac event.
Politico reports that Carter died on Oct.
24 in Boston due to a cardiac event.
His family issued a statement on Oct.
25.
[Carter] devoted his professional life to the national security of the United States and teaching students about international affairs, Ash Carter's family, via statement.
He was a beloved husband, father, mentor and friend.
His sudden loss will be felt by all who knew him, Ash Carter's family, via statement.
Carter served as America's 25th Defense Secretary under the Obama administration.
During that time, he helped to end the ban on transgender people serving in the military.
During that time, he helped to end the ban on transgender people serving in the military.
He also opened combat positions to women.
Politico reports that Carter was also a public policy professor at Harvard Kennedy School.
Politico reports that Carter was also a public policy professor at Harvard Kennedy School.
Bill LaPlante, Pentagon acquisition chief, commented on Carter's death.
Bill LaPlante, Pentagon acquisition chief, commented on Carter's death.
He worked tirelessly to ensure the security of the United States and his contributions will never be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time, Bill LaPlante, Pentagon acquisition chief, via statement
