Week Ahead (Updated)

Frank Kendall, the Pentagon's chief acquisition executive, is no longer scheduled to present the third annual acquisition system performance evaluation this week due to road closures resulting from the visit of Pope Francis to Washington.

Tuesday

Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work will travel to Groton, CT, where he will speak to members of the National Defense Industrial Association in a closed meeting.

Retired Gen. David Petraeus is scheduled to testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee concerning U.S. policy in the Middle East.

Wednesday

Defense Secretary Ash Carter is scheduled to host his Norwegian counterpart at the Pentagon.

Thursday

Carter is scheduled to host his Ukrainian counterpart at the Pentagon.

Friday

Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey is scheduled to officially be relieved of command by Gen. Joseph Dunford during a ceremony at Fort Myer, VA.