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Austin Remarks

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III speaks at the change of command at U.S. Southern Command, Doral, Fla., Oct. 29, 2021. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark A. Milley is seated to the right. Army Gen. Laura J. Richardson assumed command from retiring Navy Adm. Craig S. Faller.

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