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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III speaks to an audience.

Austin Remarks

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers remarks during the change-of-command ceremony for Indo-Pacific Command at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 30, 2021.

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Tags: Austin, Defense Secretary, Indo-Pacific, Indo-Pacific Command
Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Rivera VIRIN: 210430-N-XC372-2270A.JPG

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