The week ahead

By Tony Bertuca / January 17, 2017 at 10:42 AM

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.

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