In 2016, Ashton Carter opened all military occupations and positions to women, without exception.
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11 Facts About Ashton Carter
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From 1993 to 1996, Ashton Carter served as assistant secretary of defense for international security policy during President Clinton's first term.
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From April 2009 to October 2011, Ashton Carter was Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, with responsibility for DOD's procurement reform and innovation agenda and completion of procurements such as the KC-46 tanker.
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From October 2011 to December 2013, Ashton Carter was Deputy Secretary of Defense, serving as the DOD's chief operating officer, overseeing the department's annual budget and its three million civilian and military personnel, steering strategy and budget through sequester, and directing the reform of DOD's national security export controls.
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In May 2015, Ashton Carter warned China to halt its rapid island-building in the South China Sea.
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Controversy arose in December 2015 when it was revealed that Ashton Carter had used a personal email account when conducting official business as Secretary of Defense.
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In June 2016, Ashton Carter announced that transgender individuals would be allowed to join and openly serve in the military.
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From 1990 to 1993, Ashton Carter was chairman of the Editorial Board of International Security.
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In 2021, Ashton Carter joined Shield Capital's board of Strategic Advisors.
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