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Austin Speaks at Reagan National Defense Forum

  • Defense.gov
  • Dec. 2, 2023 | 47:46

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers the keynote address at the Reagan National Defense Forum. Its mission is to review and assess policies that strengthen U.S. defense in the context of the global threat environment.