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Austin and Philippine Counterpart Brief Media

  • Defense.gov
  • Nov. 19, 2024 | 18:15

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilbert Teodoro hold a joint media briefing Nov. 19, 2024, in Palawan, Philippines.

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