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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III smiles at a lectern with a sign that reads "SUPPORTING MILITARY FAMILIES," in front of U.S. flags.

Supporting Military Families

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III speaks during a visit to Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., Sept. 13, 2024. Austin and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visited the base and highlighted a new set of initiatives that are part of Austin's "Taking Care of Our People" priority aimed at improving the quality of life for service members and their families.

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