Carter Abroad

Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter is heading to Europe for several days of meetings on security issues, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little announced today.

Carter will travel to France, Germany, and Jordan from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6. The trip will provide "an opportunity to continue U.S. defense consultations on a range of common security challenges," Little said, and help "reinforce our strong commitment to our allies and partners in Europe and the Middle East."

In Germany, Carter will participate in the 49th Munich Security Conference. He also is slated to visit with U.S. service members to thank them for their service.