Secretary of Defense Ash Carter poses for a photo with J.R. Martinez during the Red Cross “A Salute to Service Gala” event at the Hilton Hotel in McLean, Va., Nov. 20, 2015. Martinez is an actor, best-selling author, motivational speaker, advocate and wounded U.S. Army veteran. Carter received a lifetime service award from the organization. U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Jose A. Torres Jr.