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Remarks: Austin, Brown Speak at Transcom Change of Command

Watch live at 11 a.m. EDT as Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, deliver remarks at the U.S. Transportation Command change of command ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

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Remarks: Austin, Brown Speak at Transcom Change of Command

Watch live at 11 a.m. EDT as Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, deliver remarks at the U.S. Transportation Command change of command ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

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Hurricane season is from June to November, but preparation, response and recovery are ongoing throughout the year. DOD stands ready with troops, equipment and other capabilities to assist local and federal authorities prepare and provide humanitarian and disaster response support.
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Support for Ukraine

The United States is working with allies and partners to support Ukraine in the fight for sovereignty and freedom. The U.S. has provided Ukraine with billions of dollars in security assistance since the beginning of Russia's unprovoked assault on Feb. 24, 2022.
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We recognize the service and sacrifice of our military and their families, and dedicate resources, services, policies and programs to support the more than 2 million uniformed service members and 2.6 million family members across the globe.
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