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Austin Remarks

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers remarks, Oct. 29, 2021, during a change of command ceremony where Army Gen. Laura J. Richardson assumed duties as commander of U.S. Southern Command from Navy Adm. Craig S. Faller at Southcom headquarters in Doral, Florida.

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