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A Navy admiral and Air Force general salute each other on stage as Lloyd J. Austin III stands between them.

Exchanging Salutes

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stands by as Adm. Charles "Chas" A. Richard, left, the outgoing U.S. Strategic Command commander, salutes the incoming commander, Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, during a change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Dec. 9, 2022.

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