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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

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28th United States Secretary of Defense

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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I spoke to Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant today about the continued threats posed by Iranian-backed groups, as well as ongoing efforts to finalize a ceasefire and hostage deal.  Our commitment to Israel’s security and right to self-defense remains ironclad.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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I was honored to welcome the guests of of U.S. Army Privates Phillip Shadrach and George D. Wilson as we placed their names in the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes. We are all inspired by the resolve of these American heroes and their service to our nation during the Civil War.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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Happy Fourth of July!  As we celebrate the spirit of independence today, I want to thank our outstanding service members, military families, and DoD civilians who defend our nation and help preserve our American way of life.
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LIVE: @SecDef Lloyd J. Austin III recognizes two Civil War Union soldiers who were posthumously awarded with the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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We announced new security assistance for Ukraine today. This PDA package will provide more air-defense interceptors, anti-tank weapons, and other critical munitions for Ukraine’s war against Russian aggression.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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Today I called the Crown Prince of Bahrain to discuss our strong and enduring defense partnership.  We discussed our commitment to deescalate tensions in the region and I reaffirmed the United States’ steadfast support to security cooperation with Bahrain.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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It was a privilege to join @POTUS to posthumously honor U.S. Army Privates Philip G. Shadrach and George D. Wilson with our nation’s highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor. It was their bravery during a covert military operation 200 miles behind Confederate lines in 1862
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President Biden
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Today, I had the distinct honor of posthumously awarding the Medal of Honor to two great Americans for their gallantry and intrepidity while participating in a military operation 200 miles deep into Confederate territory in April 1862.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which ended segregation in businesses and banned discrimination in the workplace. And just a few days ago, we marked the anniversary of the desegregation of the Armed Forces. These historic steps have made our
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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We're doing more than ever with our Indo-Pacific allies and partners to strengthen peace, stability, and deterrence in the region. This week, service members in @INDOPACOM began training and operating with 28 nations around the Hawaiian islands, strengthening our collective
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Aloha @CVN70 !🌺⚓️ The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. #RIMPAC #AlliesPartnersFriends
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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I met with the Defense Policy Board this week to discuss the Department of Defense’s preparedness, posture, and ability to mobilize for future conflicts.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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Exercise FREEDOM EDGE—the first named U.S.-Japan-ROK trilateral exercise—is a direct result of the leadership demonstrated at last year’s Camp David Summit. In this new era of trilateral security cooperation, our combined will to ensure peace and stability on the Korean
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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Congratulations to Mark Rutte, the next Secretary General of @NATO . I also thank my friend @JensStoltenberg whose exceptional leadership has helped bolster our Euro-Atlantic security for decades to come.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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Since 1948, the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference has connected American business and community leaders with the U.S. military. Congratulations to this year’s participants and thanks for engaging with our men and women who serve.
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Welcome JCOC 95 participants! The journey begins for 33 business and community leaders invited to participate in an immersive experience with the armed services. Follow their journey on @DoD_Outreach . #JCOC95 | #KnowYourMil
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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I spoke today with Secretary Teodoro of the Philippines as our two countries continue to strengthen our alliance in support of a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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Last week, the Swedish Parliament approved the US-Sweden Defense Cooperation Agreement, and I look forward to further enhancing our strong bilateral defense relationship.
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