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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III walks between two rows of saluting sailors inside a building.

Austin Arrival

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III arrives at the Philippine Navy Headquarters to visit Flag Officer-in-Command Vice Adm. Toribio Adaci Jr. during a visit to Subic Bay, Philippines, July 31, 2024.

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Tags: Austin, Defense Secretary, partnerships, Philippines, Indo-Pacific
Credit: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza, DOD VIRIN: 240731-D-PM193-1344.JPG

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