To Kabul And Beyond

The Pentagon's No. 2 official is in Afghanistan for a few days, the Pentagon announced:

Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter arrived in Afghanistan this evening for a multiple day trip to meet with Afghan leadership and ISAF personnel.  While in Kabul, Secretary Carter will meet with senior Afghan officials and parliamentarians about the United States' enduring commitment to the people of Afghanistan.  Carter also will visit multiple regional commands to thank American and ISAF service members.