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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III laughs with his Singapore counterpart in front of the Singaporean flag.

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III speaks with Singapore Minister for Defense Ng Eng Hen prior to a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, July 15, 2024.

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Tags: Austin, Defense Secretary, partnerships, Singapore, Indo-Pacific
Credit: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza, DOD VIRIN: 240715-D-PM193-1278.JPG

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