Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks with Army Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, left, XVIII Airborne Corps commanding general, during a visit to Fort Bragg, N.C., July 27, 2016. Townsend became commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve during an Aug. 21, 2016, transfer of authority ceremony. DoD photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley