The week ahead is dominated by the Friday inauguration of Donald Trump as 45th president of the United States. Outgoing Defense Secretary Ash Carter and other defense officials are expected to make farewell speeches and participate in retirement ceremonies.
Tuesday
Pentagon acquisition chief Frank Kendall provides remarks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on his tenure.
Kendall will be leaving his post Jan. 19.
Wednesday
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein discusses the future of U.S. air power at American Enterprise Institute.
Carter is expected to make a final speech at the Pentagon.
Friday
Trump will be inaugurated. See our coverage of the transition period here.