Carter , who has worked at the Pentagon for years but has largely remained outside the spotlight , is regarded as a top intellect on national security issues by those who work with him . Pentagon will announce its pick for Secretary of Pentagon Friday . The White House reports President Obama will nominate Ashton Carter , former Pentagon first in command . The Senate will likely confirm Ashton Carter , hailed as an `` uber-wonk ''
Pentagon will announce its pick for Secretary of Pentagon Friday . The White House reports President Obama will nominate Ashton Carter , former Pentagon first in command . The Senate will likely confirm Ashton Carter , hailed as an `` uber-wonk ''