'He was incredibly talented at cutting red tape and speeding up the bureaucracy in order to improve the lives of our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines.' 'Ash Carter's decision-making was always motivated by the care and safety of the men and women in uniform,' Milley said. More so, Austin said, Carter had been a committed public servant. He was positive, he was upbeat, and he communicated especially well.' He was approachable and affable and got along with everyone. He was, of course, a physicist, a scientist - but more than that, he was just a great human being. 'The first thing I think of when I think of Ash Carter was his human touch.

'I had the great privilege of working very closely with Secretary Carter on many, many occasions over the years, and I can attest to you that he was a great patriot, a real patriot, and a great American,' Milley said. Milley, who offered his insight into Carter's influence on national security and the Defense Department.

Closing out the day-long event was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen.

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