How would you Assess the Job Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has done so far?

SPC Andrew Griffin — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:39:13 -0400

How would RATE the job Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has done thus far? Has he been an Asset or Liability to the Obama Administration?

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2015 1:43 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:43:29 -0400

I believe he has been average. He has manage DOD through some serious paradigm shifts (DADT, Females in combat,etc). As with any politician, history will show how well he does.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Oct 20 at 2015 1:49 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:49:18 -0400

In a word - Average SPC Andrew Griffin. As expected he has not stood up to his boss or the military chiefs of staff.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2015 1:52 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:52:11 -0400

well... I am still in ...so I guess is ok. no sure how others feel.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Oct 20 at 2015 2:27 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 14:27:52 -0400

A chip of the old block, his boss that is. I was extremely pleased with his nomination and selection due to what I read about him. BOY! Was I wrong.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Oct 20 at 2015 2:34 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 14:34:28 -0400

Average. Nothing stellar. Nothing terrible

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 20 at 2015 3:59 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:59:21 -0400

Erosion of pay and benefits, the F-35 program, kicking good SMs out, inability to come up with think tank to find ways to win the wars. C-