Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
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I spoke with Saudi MinDef HRH Khalid bin Salman yesterday to discuss regional security challenges and our mutual interest in deescalating tensions and deterring aggression. We agreed to continue strengthening our partnership to help restore stability and calm to the region.
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I spoke with Minister Gallant today and reiterated my concern over the current escalation of exchanges between Israel and Hizballah. I reemphasized the importance of reaching a diplomatic resolution that enables residents to return safely to their homes on both sides of the
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Every year, we gather on National POW/MIA Recognition Day to commemorate those who came back home and to remember those still missing. Today, we reaffirm our shared commitment to bringing all our people home.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Retweeted
On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor our nation’s brave service members who remain missing and unaccounted for.
To their families and communities: President Biden and I stand with you. We will never stop fighting to bring your loved ones home.
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I spoke with my 🇺🇦 counterpart
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to discuss battlefield dynamics and security assistance priorities. The 🇺🇸 will continue working with Allies and partners through the Ukraine Defense Contact Group to ensure that Ukraine has the capabilities it needs to prevail in its
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Retweeted
@SecDef
Lloyd J. Austin III and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman
@GenCQBrownJr
, speak at the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at the Pentagon.
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Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! I’m deeply grateful for our Hispanic, Latino and Latina teammates across the Joint Force for all they do for American security—throughout the month, and each and every day.
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I spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant yesterday to review regional security developments and reiterate unwavering U.S. support for Israel in the face of threats from Iran, Lebanese Hizballah, and Iran’s other regional partners. I emphasized the U.S. commitment to
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I’m grateful for
@FLOTUS
Dr. Biden’s longtime support of our military families and veterans. As a military mom and the daughter of a World War II veteran, she has always known that military families serve alongside our service members.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Retweeted
Today, we proudly celebrate 77 years of the U.S. Air Force defending our nation with
#Airpower
Anytime, Anywhere! 🎂
Today also marks the 77th Birthday of the Air National Guard, one of the two reserve components of the U.S. Air Force: Always Ready, Always There.
Here's to many
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AUKUS is a once-in-a-generation partnership between the U.S., Australia, and the UK that will help enhance security and promote peace in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. As we celebrate a historic milestone—the three-year anniversary of AUKUS—the partnership between our three
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I spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant yesterday about the escalation of violence in Northern Israel over the weekend, as well as the Sept. 15 Iran-backed Houthi ballistic missile attack against Israel. I reinforced our ironclad commitment to Israel's security and
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Innovation is critical to our national security. Through youth programs like the DOD STARBASE program, we’ll continue to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders. It was great to see the program in action at Maxwell Air Force Base with First Lady Dr. Biden.
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It was a privilege to meet some of our troops stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base. Our service members – and their families – are what make our military the finest fighting force in the world. It was great to thank these Airmen for their outstanding work and their service.
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Wheels down in Montgomery, Alabama. Today, I’ll join
@FLOTUS
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@DoDEA_Americas
schools, meet with some of our troops, and talk about how we are
#TakingCareofOurPeople
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