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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III shakes hands with a commander on a stage with the Chairman, with flags in the background.

Centcom Congrats

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III congratulates the incoming commander of U.S. Central Command, U.S. Army Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, during the change of command ceremony, Tampa, Fla., April 1, 2022.

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