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territory, including major cities in both Iraq and Syria, and attracted more than 40,000 foreign terrorist fighters. As of October 2014, Austin argued that the U.S. military's primary focus in operations against ISIL should be Iraq, as opposed to Syria. The military campaign to counter ISIL consisted of multiple elements occurring simultaneously or near-simultaneously, including: 1) employing a coalition effort in Iraq to halt the advance of ISIL and to enable the Iraqis to regain their territory and reestablish control over their borders; 2) containing ISIL, in part by ensuring coalition partners have the capacity to secure their sovereign borders; 3) enabling the moderate Syrian opposition forces through a coalition-led train and equip program; and 4) eliminating ungoverned spaces out of which ISIL and other terrorist groups were able to operate. In 2015, Austin conceded in a

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destabilizing actions—including its support for terrorism, its dangerous proxies, and its threats to wipe Israel off the map. But Iran is also stoking instability across the region—including its support for terrorists and militias, its proliferation of drones, its menacing cyber activities, its maritime aggression, and its continued threats against foreign officials. So Iran's reckless actions don't just threaten Israel. They endanger the entire Middle East and beyond, including by supporting Russia's cruel targeting of civilians in Ukraine. And increasingly, U.S. partners understand the importance of a regional approach to this kind of shared danger. So we're working closely with Israel, our partners in the Middle East, and our allies and partners to impose coordinated pressure on the Iranian regime."

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and maintaining Ukraine's credible defense and deterrence capability; strengthening Ukraine's capacity to sustain its fight over the long term; accelerating Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration; and consulting in the event of a future Russian armed attack against Ukraine. In a joint press conference at the G7 Summit in Fasano, Italy, President Biden said of the agreement: “ Our goal is to strengthen Ukraine’s credible defense and deterrence capabilities for the long term. A lasting peace for Ukraine must be underwritten by Ukraine’s own ability to defend itself now and to deter future aggression anytime in the — in the future.”

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Austin and Dong met in Singapore on the margins of the Shangri-La Dialogue, ending an almost 18-month break since the two countries’ top defense officials last spoke in person. During their meeting, Austin expressed concern about recent provocative PLA activity around the Taiwan Strait, and he reiterated that the PRC should not use Taiwan's political transition — part of a normal, routine democratic process — as a pretext for coercive measures. Austin underscored that the US remains committed to its longstanding one China policy, and also reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

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more than 500 days. On September 19, 2023, at the 15th meeting of the UDCG, Austin said: "Back in June, President Biden joined the leaders of the G7 in a joint declaration condemning, and I quote, "Russia's illegal, unjustifiable and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine. Those leaders committed to working together with Ukraine on long-term bilateral security commitments and arrangements to help secure its future. Since June, more than 22 countries have signed on to this statement and they've started working to further deepen their support for Ukraine now and in the years to come."

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you invested in the capabilities to defend yourselves. We've supported you along the way, and we're going to keep doing so. Our forces train together, plan together, and work together—and that makes us stronger together." He went on to say: "So we're going to build on our longstanding investments in this crucial region—in security cooperation, and training, and professional military education, capacity building, and intelligence sharing, and joint exercises. It is a core part of my mission as Secretary of Defense to deepen and widen our partnerships."

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continue to defend our Nation from enemies foreign and domestic. This will require aligning our priorities and capabilities to a changing and dynamic threat landscape. We will do so in a way that is based on a sober assessment of our strategic needs and recognize the importance of building and sustaining a strong workforce and unity within our Department, across the Nation and with our allies and partners around the world. Three priorities - defending the Nation, taking care of our people, and succeeding through teamwork - will guide our efforts."

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world. And it matters for four key reasons. First, Putin’s war poses a stark and direct threat to security in Europe and beyond. Second, Putin’s aggression is a clear challenge to our NATO allies. Third, the Kremlin’s deliberate cruelty is an attack on our shared values of democracy and decency. And finally, Putin’s war is a frontal assault on the international rules-based order. So the outcome of this struggle will define global security for decades to come. And we don’t have the option of sitting it out."

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detonated a suicide bomb at Hamid Karzai International Airport, killing more than 170 civilians and 13 US service members. In a statement issued on the one-year anniversary of that devastating attack at Abbey Gate, Austin said: "The heroes we lost that day gave their lives to defend their teammates and to help save the lives of tens of thousands of innocent Afghan people who sought freedom and the opportunity for a better life." On August 30, 2021, the last American service member left Afghanistan.

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power in Egypt (2013–14); the resurgence of Al Qaeda's affiliate in the Arabian Peninsula; the Huthi-led insurgency against the Hadi government and the civil war in Yemen; continued support for the operations in Afghanistan against Al Qaeda and other extremist groups; malign activity by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Forces; and the rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Iraq and Syria (also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

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global terrorist groups. The NDS clearly articulates our priorities: defend the homeland from the growing, multi-domain challenge posed by the PRC; deter strategic attacks against the United States, our Allies, and our Partners; deter aggression, while preparing to prevail in conflict if necessary, by prioritizing the PRC challenge in the Indo-Pacific, followed by the Russian challenge in Europe; and build a resilient Joint Force and defense ecosystem.

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deadline for full withdrawal of all U.S. troops had been set for September 11, 2021. "After consulting closely with our allies and partners, with our military leaders and intelligence personnel, with our diplomats and our development experts, with the Congress and the Vice President, as well as with and many others around the world, I concluded that it's time to end America's longest war. It's time for American troops to come home," he said.

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up to $ 100 million. The package includes additional air defense capabilities, artillery ammunition, antitank weapons and other materials to help Ukrainian forces defend their territory amid Russia's ongoing assault. On November 22, Austin hosted the 17th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group virtually from the Pentagon.

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confirmed that at no time was the department absent leadership nor was the U.S. or its interests around the world at risk at any point. He told the Members: "There was never a break in command and control. We transferred authority in a timely fashion. What we didn't do well was the notification of senior leaders."

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its invasion. They have also committed over: 1,000 tanks and other armored vehicles, 800 artillery systems, two million rounds of artillery ammunition and 50 advanced multiple rocket launching systems. The group of nations has also trained thousands of Ukrainian service members in these new capabilities.

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On June 13, 2024, President Joe Biden and President Zelenskyy signed a 10-year bilateral security pact aimed at strengthening Ukraine's ability to defend itself in the present while also deterring aggression in the future. Per the agreement, the U.S. and Ukraine will spend the next 10 years building

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On December 2, 2023, in his keynote address at the Reagan National Defense Forum held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, Austin said, in part: "We must continue to be clear to the American people about the stakes in Ukraine. Ukraine matters profoundly to America and to the entire

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to evacuate embassy personnel, US nationals and Special Immigrant Visa applicants. Over the next few weeks, the Defense Department oversaw one of the largest airlifts in history, evacuating more than 120,000 Americans, Afghans and people of other nationalities. On August 26, 2021, an ISIS-K terrorist

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On February 19, 2021, Austin told reporters at the Pentagon that the Biden Administration had not yet determined whether the U.S. would withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by the May 1 deadline set by the Trump administration in February 2020 as part of the Doha Agreement, a deal reached between the

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In July 2023, Austin traveled to Australia where he participated in the 33rd Australia/U.S. ministerial consultations, also called AUSMIN. Following the meeting, DoD officials stated, "the unbreakable alliance between the United States and Australia has never been stronger" and "it is doing more than

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In June 2023, as part of his seventh official visit to the Indo-Pacific region, Austin traveled to Tokyo to meet with his Japanese counterpart, Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada and other senior leaders, including Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi. Austin's visit came

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On November 28, 2023, the U.S. airlifted 24.5 metric tons, or more than 54,000 pounds, of U.N. humanitarian supplies to the people of Gaza. At the request of USAID, these supplies were transported via a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft to Egypt where they were then transported via ground into

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In January 2023, the U.S. and Israel conducted the largest U.S.-Israel partnered exercise in history: Juniper Oak 23.2. The exercise integrated unmanned aerial vehicles, strategic bombers, jet fighters and precision fires. U.S. and Israeli forces conducted long-range strikes, suppression of enemy air

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At the AIPAC Political Leadership Forum on January 10, 2023, Austin stated: "Going back to my days at CENTCOM, I have consistently said that the greatest threat to Israeli security, and to the region, is the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran. We fully understand the dangers of the Iranian government's

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in November 2021, Austin said: "We do crucial work together with our friends in this region—to deter aggression from any quarter, to disrupt terrorist networks, and to maintain freedom of navigation in some of the world's most important waterways. And over the decades, we have worked side-by-side as

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The Pentagon Press Association, which represents members of the media covering the Defense Department, criticized Austin's multiday disappearance and the ensuing lack of transparency. Some Democratic and Republican members of Congress have called on Austin to resign due to the failure to disclose his

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where Austin was also scheduled to appear. Sullivan subsequently relayed the information to his colleagues and to Biden. During Austin's hospitalization, Hicks performed the duties of Secretary of Defense. She was not informed of the specifics behind Austin's hospitalization for three days. Other top

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On December 7, 2020, it was reported that President-elect Joe Biden would nominate Austin as Secretary of Defense. Austin had a close relationship with Beau, Biden's late son, when he served on Austin's staff in Iraq in 2008 and 2009 and both kept in touch with each other after Beau returned from his

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During his tenure, Austin routinely advised the President, the Secretary of Defense, and other national-level leadership on challenges afflicting the CENTCOM region, and directed U.S. and allied military response to multiple crises and operations. These included the explosive crisis and transition of

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signed a five-year security agreement to support working together against their common terror threat. Austin also pledged $ 100 million in support of Kenyan security deployments, as Kenya prepares to lead a multinational peacekeeping mission to Haiti to combat gang violence. He concluded his trip on

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On November 20, 2023, Austin met with President Zelenskyy and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov during an unannounced visit to Ukraine. It was his third visit as defense secretary and second since Russia's invasion. While in Kyiv, Austin announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine valued at

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The U.S.-led coalition has grown to include more than 50 countries – from North America to Europe to the Indo-Pacific – providing military assistance to help Ukraine. Collectively, as of February 2023, they have committed more than $ 80 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia launched

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On June 15, 2023, Austin delivered remarks at the 13th meeting of the UDCG, marking the United States' new package of more than $ 2 billion under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. On July 17, 2023, he spoke at the 14th meeting of the UDCG, noting that "Russia's war of choice has now lasted

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asked Austin: "Why are you reluctant to share the evidence that we have gathered in the United States through the Department of Defense for those who are holding Vladimir Putin accountable for his war crimes?" Austin responded, "The Department firmly supports the goal of holding Russia accountable

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In December 2021, Austin directed an independent After Action Review (AAR) be conducted to provide a detailed assessment of the Defense Department's implementation of US Afghanistan policy from January 2020 through August 2021. "The purpose of the AAR was to examine decision points, constraints, and

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In November 2023, Austin traveled to Jakarta, Indonesia for the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus where he emphasized the U.S. commitment to ASEAN centrality as a key pillar of the United States’ efforts to uphold a free and open Indo-Pacific and detailed how U.S. security cooperation with ASEAN

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In his testimony before the House Armed Services Committee on March 29, 2023, Austin said: "The PRC is our pacing challenge. And we're driving hard to meet it. Our budget builds on our previous investments to deter aggression. We're investing in a more resilient force posture in the Indo-Pacific and

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to deliver up to 2,000,000 humanitarian aid meals per-day. During a Pentagon press briefing, Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said, "This is part of a full-court press by the United States to not only focus on working on opening up and expanding routes via land, which are the optimal way

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During his testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee on March 28, 2023, Austin stated that, "ISIS, al-Qa'ida, and other terrorist groups continue to threaten the security of the United States, our citizens, and our Partners in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. We are investing in a

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In the future, if the Deputy Secretary needs to temporarily assume the office -- the duties of my office, she and several White House offices will be immediately notified, including the White House Situation Room, and so will key officials across the Department. And the reason for that assumption of

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Upon assuming the office, Austin announced his top three priorities for the Defense Department in a memorandum issued to all DoD employees. It stated in part, "As the Secretary of Defense, I am committed to ensuring that the Department develops the right people, priorities, and purpose of mission to

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on April 5, 2016. During his departure and retirement ceremony, General Austin said that he was extremely proud of the achievements of the troops under his command. He said "I'm very proud to have had the opportunity to lead troops in combat, I have seen our young leaders do amazing things in really

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In its first year, CJTF-OIR conducted over 8,000 airstrikes against ISIL targets in Iraq and Syria. Between 2014 and 2017, ISIL lost 95 percent of the territory they once controlled. By July 2017, Mosul was once again under the control of the Iraqi government, and by December 2017, ISIL had lost all

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He directed the activities of four service component commands, one subordinate unified command (U.S. Forces-Afghanistan/Resolute Support Mission), two major subordinate multi-service commands, and several temporary task forces actively engaged in military operations. Austin oversaw more than 150,000

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In his prepared remarks, President Zelenskyy said: “Dear friends, today is a truly historic day. And we have signed the strongest agreement between Ukraine and the U.S. since our independence. And this is an agreement on security and thus on the protection of human life. This is an

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On June 2, 2024, Austin met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Singapore on the margins of the Shangri-La Dialogue to reiterate unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. The two leaders pledged to further strengthen the strategic defense partnership between

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On April 16, 2024, Austin spoke on the phone with Admiral Dong Jun, Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China (PRC). It was the first time Austin had talked to Dong and the first time Austin had spoken at length with any Chinese counterpart since November 2022. On May 31, 2024,

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On February 29, 2024, Austin testified before the House Armed Services Committee regarding his hospitalization. He took full responsibility, stating: "I did not handle it right. But let me be clear: I never intended to keep my hospitalization from the White House… or from anybody else." Austin also

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in June 2014, Austin oversaw the development and execution of the coalition military campaign plan to counter ISIL in Iraq and Syria, named Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR). At its peak, ISIL (also referred to as Daesh) controlled nearly 110,000 square kilometers of

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On February 23, 2024, Austin issued a statement marking two years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In it he acknowledged the work and continued commitment of the 50 countries that compose the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Since Putin started this war, this historic coalition has committed more

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Now, I want to make it very clear that there were no gaps in authorities and no risks to the Department's command and control. At every moment, either I or the Deputy Secretary was in full charge. And we've already put in place some new procedures to make sure that any lapses in notification don't

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On June 13, 2024, Austin hosted the 23rd meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contract Group in Brussels, Belgium. He was joined by Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. “I am proud that this Contact Group has committed more than $ 98 billion dollars in security assistance to Ukraine since February

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On December 27, 2023, the U.S. announced an additional $ 250 million package to help meet Ukraine's urgent security needs. The package includes lifesaving air-defense munitions, air-defense system components, ammunition for HIMARS, anti-armor munitions, 155-millimeter and 105-millimeter artillery

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In March 2021, Biden directed his national security team, including Austin, to begin withdrawal planning that accounted for a range of possible contingencies, including a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO). On April 14, 2021, in an address to the nation, President Biden announced that a new

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warned Austin that "if anyone dares to split Taiwan from China, the Chinese army will definitely not hesitate to start a war no matter the cost." Austin said the United States "will continue to fulfill our commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act. That includes assisting Taiwan in maintaining a

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The India-U.S. defense partnership has strengthened considerably in the last few years with the countries signing key defense and security pacts, including the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement in 2016 that allows their militaries to use each other's bases for repair and replenishment of

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estimated less than 600 trucks of aid were delivered via the pier, about two days of aid to Gaza before the war, calling the pier a "colossal failure". At a press conference on July 11, President Joe Biden said he was disappointed with the failures in providing aid through the Gaza floating pier.

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In response to the incident, the White House and the Department of Defense ordered reviews of all notification procedures. An internal 30-day review of the transfer of authority during Austin's hospitalization conducted by the Defense Department's administration and management director in January

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The NDS directs the Department to act urgently to sustain and strengthen U.S. deterrence, with the as our pacing challenge. The NDS also directs the Department to tackle the acute threat of Russia, as well as the persistent threats from Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and

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In the absence of a new Status of Forces Agreement, President Barack Obama made the decision to retrograde all U.S. forces out of Iraq by the end of 2011. Austin oversaw the entire operation, concurrently planning and executing the orderly drawdown and redeployment of approximately 50,000 service

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At an October 31, 2023 Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Austin told lawmakers that supplemental aid is needed to help Ukraine continue to defend itself against Russia's ongoing aggression. He said, “Today's battles against aggression and terrorism will define global security for years to

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of food, water, electricity and other basic needs. The lawsuit reads: "Despite escalating evidence of Israeli policies directed at inflicting mass harm to the Palestinian population in Gaza," the Biden administration opposed "a life-saving cease-fire and lifting of the siege, even vetoing United

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On September 1, 2010, at a ceremony at Al-Faw Palace in Baghdad, Austin was promoted to the rank of General, becoming the Army's 200th four-star general officer and the sixth African American in the U.S. Army to achieve the top rank. He subsequently assumed the role of Commanding General (CG) of

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He went on to say: "If we do not stand up to the Kremlin’s naked aggression today, if we do not deter other would-be aggressors, we will only embolden them—and we will invite even more bloodshed and chaos. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine offers a grim preview of a world of tyranny and turmoil that

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On May 25, 2023, Austin hosted the 12th meeting of the UDCG, held virtually and attended by leaders from 50 countries. Austin told those gathered, "Today, we committed to doing even more to support Ukraine's fight for freedom. I came away from today's meeting as confident as ever in the contact

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On March 16, 2021, the Japan-U.S. Security Consultative Committee (SCC) (Japan-U.S. "2+2") was convened in Tokyo. The meeting was attended by Austin and Blinken from the U.S. side, and Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu and Defense Minister Kishi Nobuo from the Japanese side. The four ministers

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I want to be crystal clear. We did not handle this right, and I did not handle this right. I should have told the President about my cancer diagnosis. I should have also told my team and the American public. And I take full responsibility. I apologize to my teammates and to the American people.

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within the department. Austin's first step was to urge service members to get vaccinated, especially after the revelation that almost one-third of active-duty service members had turned down the opportunity to get administered the vaccine. In order to tout the safety of the coronavirus vaccine,

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And in recent months, our friends in the Indo-Pacific have taken major steps forward. The Philippines has agreed to nearly double the number of sites where we cooperate together. Japan has committed to double its defense spending. And through the historic AUKUS partnership, we'll work with our

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Throughout his tenure, Austin has engaged with civil and military leaders in the Middle East, reinforcing the United States' commitment to partnerships and security in the region. Areas for collaboration between the U.S. and allies include integrated air and missile defense, maritime security,

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During a press conference following Austin's visit to New Delhi, a senior Defense Department official described the progress between the U.S. and India: "India's growing commitment to playing a more engaged international role, including in the Indo-Pacific Quad, demonstrates a new and growing

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On April 15, 2024, Secretary Austin marked 10 years of the global coalition to defeat ISIL, while welcoming Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to the Pentagon. "In 2019, thanks to the courage and sacrifices of the Iraqi security forces and our partners in Operation Inherent Resolve,

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On December 18, 2023, Austin announced the establishment of a multinational maritime task force, Operation Prosperity Guardian, to address attacks from Houthis in Yemen on commercial ships and other targets. According to the Pentagon's December 19 report, Houthis conducted over 100 drone and

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and stability operations focused on advising, assisting, and training the ISF. He was extensively involved in the internal U.S. discussions and then negotiations with the Iraqi Government leading up to the signing of the Strategic Partnership Agreement. Opposing total U.S. withdrawal, Austin

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Austin immediately ordered deployment of 7,000 U.S. military personnel and key enablers to locations across Europe in support of Ukraine. The next day, the NATO Response Force was activated, and the Biden administration authorized $ 350 million in military assistance from Defense Department

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Since the initial Hamas attack, Pentagon Spokesman Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said the department has focused its efforts on protecting American forces and citizens in the region, flowing security assistance to Israel, coordinating with Israelis to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and

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On April 24, 2022, Secretary Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv, Ukraine, and met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other Ukrainian leaders. They discussed America's stalwart support for the Ukrainian government and Ukrainian people, including through the U.S.'s

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held a confirmation hearing for Austin on January 19, 2021. On January 21, Congress granted Austin a waiver of the seven-year requirement by a 326–78 vote in the House and a 69–27 vote in the Senate. He was confirmed by the Senate in a 93–2 vote on January 22, 2021. Republican senators

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absence. While stopped at a coffee shop in Allentown, Pennsylvania, a journalist asked Biden, "Do you have confidence in Secretary Austin?" the president responded, "I do." When the journalist asked, "Was it a lapse in judgment for him not to tell you earlier?" Biden said, "Yes."

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were the only "no" votes. Upon his confirmation and swearing-in later that day, Austin became the first black secretary of defense. Austin took office on January 22, 2021, after being sworn in by a Defense Department official, and was sworn in ceremonially by Vice President

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Nations measures calling for a ceasefire. Instead, their actions to fund, arm, and endorse Israel’s mass and devastating bombing campaign and total siege of the Palestinians in Gaza constitutes a failure to prevent an unfolding genocide and complicity in its development."

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agreement on cooperation and thus on how our nations will become stronger. This is an agreement on steps to guarantee sustainable peace, and, therefore, it benefits everyone in the world because the Russian war against Ukraine is a real, real global threat.”

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United States and the Taliban. The Biden administration was considering a six-month extension. Austin promised that the United States "will not undertake a hasty or disorderly withdrawal from Afghanistan." On March 21, 2021, Austin met with Afghanistan President

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for its violations in Ukraine." But he added, "I will always prioritize the protection of US military personnel in anything that we do." When Durbin pushed him for further clarification, Austin said, "Again, I do have concerns about reciprocity going forward."

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On December 2, 2023, Austin stated that "the United States will remain Israel’s closest friend in the world. Our support for Israel’s security is non-negotiable. And it never will be." In December 2023, the Biden administration bypassed Congress to approve the

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On March 28, 2023, Austin testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on DoD's Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2024 and the Future Years Defense Program. In his opening statement he reiterated the objectives of the 2022 National Defense Strategy (NDS):

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Austin holds the unique distinction of having commanded in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan at the one-, two-, three- and four-star levels, and was the first African American to command a division, corps, and field army in combat. He is a recipient of the

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modernized, over-the-horizon counterterrorism architecture to prevent future attacks on our citizens and the U.S. homeland, and we have proven our continued ability to remove the most threatening al-Qa'ida and ISIS operatives from the battlefield."

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Austin is "well over" 6 feet (1.8 m) tall and, as of February 2024, weighs more than 250 pounds (110 kg), giving him a "towering presence." In spite of that, he has been described as reserved and preferring to keep a low public profile.

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as the United States and Japan took important strides to modernize Alliance capabilities, optimize U.S. force posture, and build links with like-minded partners following the historic U.S.-Japan "2+2" Ministerial meeting earlier that year.

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in January 2023, Austin stated: "Our network of alliances and partnerships is one of America's core strategic strengths. And no other country on Earth has anything like it. And that's especially important in today's Middle East."

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Austin made a second visit to India in June 2023, where he again met with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh as well as other senior leaders to discuss the ongoing joint efforts to modernize the U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership.

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Among his early acts as Secretary of Defense, Austin removed former president Trump's appointees from the Pentagon advisory boards. As part of a review, he ordered their resignations, most notably former House Speaker

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deployment. Biden became acquainted with Austin while Austin was CENTCOM commander in the Obama administration, and reportedly grew to trust Austin after receiving Austin's briefings. Like former defense secretary

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reaffirmed that the Japan-U.S. Alliance remains the "cornerstone" of peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, and renewed the unwavering commitment of both countries to the Japan-U.S. Alliance.

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in March 2003. Leading the fight from the front, Austin traveled the 500 miles from Kuwait to Baghdad in his command and control vehicle. The division reached Baghdad and secured the city. Austin was awarded a

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Austin and his wife, Charlene Denise Banner Austin, have been married for over forty years. Charlene worked as a non-profit administrator and served on the board of the Military Family Research Institute at

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partners is contributing to a more stable and prosperous region. On the margins of the ADMM-Plus, Austin also met with each of his ASEAN counterparts from the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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of the Korean Peninsula remains a top priority for the Biden Administration, and that the alliances with South Korea and Japan are among the most important tools the United States has in that regard.

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during the previous week. Between May 17 and the end of June, U.S. Central Command helped deliver about 19.4 million pounds of aid via the temporary pier. It was in use between May and July 2024. The

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complex, and Austin's speech there cited his division's seizure of the airport over eight years beforehand. Austin, along with other members of the USF-I staff, departed Iraq on December 18, 2011.

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ballistic missile attacks, targeting 10 merchant vessels involving more than 35 different nations. In a statement issued on October 18, while he was on a trip to the Middle East, Austin said:

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In September 2023, Austin made his first trip to Africa as Secretary of Defense. He started his tour in Djibouti, home to the primary U.S. military base on the African continent,

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defense, electronic attacks, offensive counter and air interdiction, and air operations in the maritime domain. More than 7,000 personnel participated in the all-domain exercise.

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than $ 87 billion in security assistance to Ukraine—including 15 U.S. allies that, as a percentage of GDP, contribute more to Ukraine's capability needs than the United States.

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The Department of Defense did not disclose the hospitalization to the President, senior Defense Department officials, senior White House national security staff, members of the

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Austin took the vaccine himself and also emphasized that taking the coronavirus vaccine will prevent disease among the troops, particularly those who were deployed overseas.

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from September 2010 to December 2011. He is the first African American to hold each of these positions. After retiring from the armed services, Austin joined the boards of

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assumptions in order to contribute toward a whole-of-government effort to learn, improve and incorporate lessons learned into the Department's response to future crises."

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civilian and military Defense Department officials were notified only two hours before public disclosure, and Congress was notified only fifteen minutes beforehand.

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come. And only firm American leadership can ensure that tyrants, thugs and terrorists worldwide are not emboldened to commit more aggression and more atrocities.”

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2022. And this coalition continues to find innovative and sustainable ways to rush in critical capabilities to meet Ukraine's most pressing needs," Austin said.

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On August 12, 2021, following continued Taliban victories across Afghanistan, the Biden Administration announced that 3,000 U.S. troops would be deployed to

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found that while processes could be improved, "nothing examined during this review demonstrated any indication of ill intent or an attempt to obfuscate."

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The court dismissed the case on January 31, 2024, ruling that while "it is plausible that Israel's conduct amounts to genocide," US foreign policy was a

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to get aid into Gaza, but also by conducting air drops," in reference to the more than 100,000 meals that have been dropped into Gaza by the U.S. and

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Statement of General Lloyd J. Austin III, Commander, U.S. Central Command, Before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Operation Inherent Resolve

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Australian and British allies to build game-changing defense advantages that will deter aggression and boost our defense industrial capacity."

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by Israel, Austin reiterated an "unwavering commitment" to Israel's security and said the United States would come to its defense if needed.

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In January 2023, Austin declared that "America's commitment to Israel's security is ironclad. It is not negotiable. And it never will be."

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preferred that the U.S. maintain about 10,000 troops in Iraq after 2011 and he approved staff planning for up to 20,000 remaining troops.

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Austin became the commander of CENTCOM on March 22, 2013, after being nominated by President Obama in late 2012. Austin was preceded as

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among the troops caused Austin to implement new training requirements. On February 5, 2021, Austin announced that all members of the

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On April 9, 2024, Austin told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the Pentagon had no evidence that Israel was carrying out a

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President Biden and high-ranking White House officials only learned of Austin's hospitalization three days after it happened, when

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would be required to stand down within the next 60 days in order to conduct training. The training includes the importance of the

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together, we achieved the territorial defeat of Daesh . But Daesh remains a threat to your citizens and to ours," Austin said.

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Austin served from September 2003 until August 2005 as Commanding General of 10th Mountain Division, with duty as Commander,

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as a rifle platoon leader and later as a scout platoon leader and company executive officer in 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry.

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willingness to join the United States to protect and advance a shared vision of a free, open and rules-based global order.

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carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean in response. Along with the carrier, the group also included the cruiser

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In March 2021, as part of their first overseas trip as members of the Biden administration, Austin and Secretary of State

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due to complications following a minimally invasive surgical procedure conducted on December 22, 2023, to address his

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of office, a review of impermissible behaviors, and procedures for reporting suspected or actual extremist behavior.

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On March 8, 2024, the Defense Department announced plans to undertake an emergency mission to establish a temporary

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Part of Austin's primary agenda as Secretary of Defense was the Department of Defense's plan—in coordination with

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strengthening the force posture across the region in order to deter any escalation of the conflict beyond Gaza.

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On January 20, 2023, Austin traveled to Ramstein Air Base, Germany to conduct the eighth such meeting of the

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In a speech delivered at the National Archives Auditorium in Luanda, Angola on September 27, Austin said:

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Following this assignment and attendance at the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, he was assigned to the

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inventories, including anti-armor, small arms and various munitions, body armor, and related equipment.

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During a press conference at the Pentagon on February 1, Austin addressed his hospitalization, stating:

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sufficient self-defense capability." By February 2023, he had secured the U.S. military access to nine

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members. The U.S. command in Iraq formally cased its colors on December 15, 2011, at a reduced-sized

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within the Indo-Pacific region, especially their military buildup during the pandemic, as well as

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During a visit to Israel in March 2023, in a joint press conference with Israeli Defense Minister

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subsequently oversaw the withdrawal of US troops in 2011, a decision which he disagreed with.

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to bypass the seven-year waiting period after leaving active-duty military, as prescribed by

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end of mission ceremony on December 15, 2011. Both would later serve as defense secretaries.

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The Endgame: The Inside Story of the Struggle for Iraq, from George W. Bush to Barack Obama

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significant assistance to Ukraine's security, governance, economic and humanitarian needs.

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degree in 1975. While at the academy, Austin played rugby and ran track. He later earned a

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Shortly after brigade command, he served as Chief, Joint Operations Division, J-3, on the

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In June 1975, Austin graduated from West Point and was commissioned in the Infantry as a

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Seligman, Lara; Pager, Tyler; O'Brien, Connor; Bertrand, Natasha (December 7, 2020).

5003: 4843: 4799: 4738: 4105: 4074: 3520: 3511:"'Is Austin on Your List?': Biden's Pentagon Pick Rose Despite Barriers to Diversity" 3416: 2782: 2442: 2232: 1704: 1377: 1364: 938: 807: 776: 705: 638: 362: 12769: 9211:"Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" 7664:"US Defence Secretary holds talks to deepen Indo-US ties, says discussed rights too" 6441:

Barbara Starr, Zachary Cohen, Ellie Kaufman and Oren Liebermann (February 3, 2021).

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Austin oversaw the transition from Operation Iraqi Freedom and combat operations to

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Nominations before the Senate Armed Services Committee, 2nd Session, 111th Congress

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in 1989. He is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced courses, the

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Before retiring from the military in 2016, Austin served as the 12th commander of

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Daniels, Eugene; Ward, Alexander; Cancryn, Adam; Stein, Sam (January 10, 2024).

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Austin, Lloyd J.; Pollack, Kenneth M.; Wittes, Tamara Cofman (August 14, 2015).

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Africa's western coast, becoming the first U.S. defense secretary to ever visit

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Austin with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Washington, D.C., December 11, 2023

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In 1993, Austin returned to the 82nd Airborne Division where he commanded the

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Immediately after retiring as CENTCOM Commander, Austin joined the board of

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American and coalition forces involved in operations throughout the region.

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in education. He then returned to West Point as a company tactical officer.

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Steinhauer, Jennifer; Schmitt, Eric; Broadwater, Luke (December 8, 2020).

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Austin praised the Guard for protecting the Capitol in the days after the

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General Lloyd Austin, commander of United States Forces-Iraq with General

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Commanding General of 10th Mtn Division (Light) and CJTF-180 – Afghanistan

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College of Education in 1986, and a Master of Business Administration in

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On July 16, 2022, President Biden met in Jeddah with the leaders of the

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Lipton, Eric; Vogel, Kenneth P.; LaForgia, Michael (December 9, 2020).

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increasing the scale and the scope of our exercises with our partners.

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There are more than 30,000 U.S. troops in the Middle East, despite the

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Barack Obama's Post-American Foreign Policy: The Limits of Engagement

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Cooper, Helene; Martin, Jonathan; Schmitt, Eric (December 8, 2020).

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Cooper, Helene; Martin, Jonathan; Schmitt, Eric (December 8, 2020).

4994:"Biden's Choice for Pentagon Faces Questions on Ties to Contractors" 1839:

On July 10, 2024, the Biden administration resumed shipments of the

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On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an

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United States Army personnel of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)

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Ordoñez, Franco; Johnson, Carrie; Wise, Alana (December 7, 2020).

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Austin with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on December 18, 2023

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Austin speaks to Department of Defense personnel in February 2021

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in August 2009. This promotion came at the direction of Admiral

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2007 inductee into the Thomasville County Sports Hall of Fame.

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On March 5, 2024, Austin met with Israeli War Cabinet Member

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African-American members of the Cabinet of the United States

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Sabbagh, Dan; Bayer, Lili; Milmo, Dan (September 18, 2024).

7331:"How the US's $ 230mn Gaza pier became a 'colossal failure'" 6512: 6479: 5930: 4932:"Austin Notes Success of Territorial Defeat of ISIS in Iraq" 4700:"After the Caliphate: U.S. Strategy on ISIS | Wilson Center" 4253: 4035: 1843:

to Israel, which were halted in May over concerns about the

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United States Army Command and General Staff College alumni

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with silver oak leaf cluster (5 bronze oak leaf clusters)

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin hosts Saudi prince

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The XVIII Airborne Corps command group returns home from

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On February 19, 2021, Austin spoke to Saudi Crown Prince

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US House passes $ 14.5bn military aid package for Israel

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Epstein, Kayla; Debusmann, Bernd Jr. (January 9, 2024).

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Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

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Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy

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Desiderio, Andrew; O'Brien, Connor (December 8, 2020).

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Srivastava, Mehul; Schwartz, Felicia (July 15, 2024).

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List of African-American United States Cabinet members

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Soon after the withdrawal of U.S. troops started, the

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visited Japan and South Korea. The trip reflected the

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told Austin that an operation was planned in Lebanon.

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On February 25, 2021, under Biden's direction, Austin

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Crowley, Michael; Schmitt, Eric (December 10, 2020).

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In March 2021, Austin also made a three-day visit to

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from January 2012 to March 2013, and as commander of

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Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency

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During a speech delivered at the Manama Dialogue in

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million. On September 18, 2017, he was appointed to

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over the direction of military engagement in Syria.

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Austin handed over command of XVIII Corps to become

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January 6, 2021 attack on the United States Capitol

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(January 10, 2024). 5259: 4875:"Questions swirl over Austin's limited experience" 4873:Bender, Bryan; Seligman, Lara (December 8, 2020). 4379:"General Foresees Turnaround in Army Suicide Rate" 3982:"Why I Chose Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense" 2220:In March 2022, the Biden administration announced 1743:, filed a lawsuit against Lloyd Austin, President 1528:at the Presidential Palace in Cairo, March 8, 2023 7431: 5625:"Austin Ceremonially Sworn in at the White House" 1421:was informed just before he attended an event at 1046:In December 2011, Austin was nominated to become 933:Commanding General of Multi-National Corps – Iraq 13507: 8613:Herb, Barbara Starr,Jeremy (February 25, 2022). 8554:"Ukraine war: US wants to see a weakened Russia" 5966: 5112: 5094:"Tenet Board Appoints Two Independent Directors" 4639:United States Senate Committee on Armed Services 4571:"Austin leaves legacy of leading from the front" 4145:United States Senate Committee on Armed Services 1798:at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., June 25, 2024 1502:intelligence sharing and early warning systems. 1227:, Austin required a congressional waiver of the 1053: 500:2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment 11751:Director of the Office of Management and Budget 9652:Stewart, Phil; Ali, Idrees (February 2, 2024). 9562:""Perfect People": Living The West Point Ideal" 9466: 9130: 9128: 8232: 7867: 7724:"U.S., India sign military logistics agreement" 6126:Ward, Alexander; Berg, Matt (January 8, 2024). 6069: 3800: 3798: 3796: 3551:"'Perfect People': Living the West Point Ideal" 1811:genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip 1548:at NATO headquarters in Brussels, June 16, 2023 1388:On January 1, 2024, Austin was hospitalized at 8117: 6373:"Stand-Down to Address Extremism in the Ranks" 5407: 5255: 5253: 4872: 3474:"2017 Distinguished Graduate Award Recipients" 1217: 889:. As the ADC-M, he helped lead the division's 13546:African-American United States Army personnel 12785: 12534: 12172:Under Secretaries of the Military Departments 11970: 11349: 11123: 10611: 10489: 10283: 10259: 10059:Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army 9792: 9760:"Lloyd James Austin Awards by Date of Action" 8689:"Austin Kicks Off Meeting on Ukraine Defense" 4259: 4217: 4172: 4041: 2222:$ 1 billion in security assistance to Ukraine 2131:, quickly advancing in front of a collapsing 1861:On September 17, 2024, thousands of handheld 1097:General Lloyd Austin with Lieutenant General 1048:Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army 13616:United States Army personnel of the Iraq War 9900: 9125: 8643:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 8294: 7899:Britzky, Haley; Brad Lendon (June 3, 2023). 7868:Wingfield-Hayes, Rupert (February 2, 2023). 7548: 6471:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 6128:"The 3 biggest questions of the Austin saga" 5711: 3793: 3734:"Gen. Lloyd Austin Ends 41-year Army Career" 3501: 3499: 3382:(Report). 2010. p. 327. S Hrg 111-896. 3371: 3369: 3367: 3365: 2231:On April 26, 2022, Austin hosted a forum at 2059:, expediting the full implementation of the 1779:Gaza and then distributed by U.N. agencies. 1390:Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 950:On December 8, 2006, Austin was promoted to 13374:Commanders of United States Central Command 11789:Director of the Central Intelligence Agency 5910: 5448: 5250: 3948:"U.S. general brings Baghdad standard home" 3005:Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal 1987:, where he met with his Indian counterpart 1153:Austin's retirement ceremony took place at 1041: 671: 538: 12792: 12778: 12684:Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 12541: 12527: 12215:Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 11977: 11963: 11597:Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 11356: 11342: 11130: 11116: 10618: 10604: 10496: 10482: 10290: 10276: 9888: 9865: 9753: 9751: 9749: 9747: 9745: 9651: 9645: 9103:"Austin Speaks at Ukraine Defense Meeting" 8405: 6813: 6811: 5808: 5195: 4632:"Statement of General Lloyd J. Austin III" 4486: 4346: 3672:"Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III" 1507:United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan 928:, from September 2005 until October 2006. 134:Commander of United States Central Command 41: 11846:Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers 8205: 7974: 7517: 5960: 5904: 5622: 5583: 4274:"Last U.S. troops leave Iraq, ending war" 3834: 3496: 3362: 3332: 2448: 2388:, where he met with Djibouti's President 1730:$ 14.5 billion in military aid for Israel 1608:coordinated military defensive airstrikes 1458: 199:February 8, 2012 – March 8, 2013 19:For other people with the same name, see 13581:Businesspeople from Georgia (U.S. state) 10161:Order of precedence of the United States 8959:"U.S.: 'Hague Invasion Act' Becomes Law" 8406:Fieldstadt, Elisha (September 1, 2021). 8056: 6898: 6218: 6125: 5623:Everstine, Brian W. (January 25, 2021). 4955: 4828: 4723: 4431: 4349:"Austin sworn in as vice chief of staff" 4296: 3975: 3973: 3893: 3700: 3406: 3404: 2460: 2452: 2371: 2367:United States–Africa Leaders Summit 2022 2360: 2315: 2291: 2240: 2184: 2137: 2094: 2013: 1970: 1942: 1884: 1789: 1715: 1647: 1593: 1539: 1519: 1482:Austin meets with Qatari Prime Minister 1477: 1350: 1314:Austin with Indonesian Defense Minister 1309: 1274: 1200: 1112: 1092: 1057: 984: 937: 838: 823:2nd Battalion (Airborne), 505th Infantry 731: 652:on January 22, 2021, by a vote of 93–2. 146:March 22, 2013 – March 30, 2016 13626:United States Army Vice Chiefs of Staff 13591:Military personnel from Mobile, Alabama 12571:Speaker of the House of Representatives 12032:Secretaries of the Military Departments 9742: 9623: 9023:from the original on September 23, 2023 8233:Graham-Harrison, Emma (July 13, 2021). 7069: 7003: 6964:aljazeera.com Retrieved 4 November 2023 6808: 6770:from the original on September 22, 2023 6004:; Collins, Michael (January 10, 2024). 5790:from the original on September 23, 2022 5742: 5481: 5292: 5074:from the original on September 14, 2017 4630:Austin, Lloyd J. (September 16, 2015). 4347:Dock-Abuhl, Courtney (March 12, 2013). 3768: 3471: 3389:from the original on September 26, 2020 3263:Austin, Lloyd J. (September 16, 2015). 2855:Secretary's Distinguished Service Award 2433:mother and remains practicing himself. 2296:Austin with Ukrainian Defense Minister 2129:offensive against the Afghan government 2042:, a day after China's Defence Minister 1640:Israel–United States military relations 1617: 1497:Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen 606:who has served as the 28th and current 250:August 9, 2009 – June 30, 2010 13508: 12674:Secretary of Health and Human Services 11578:Secretary of Health and Human Services 8625:from the original on February 26, 2022 8025: 7674:from the original on November 20, 2021 7174:from the original on December 12, 2023 7051:from the original on December 22, 2023 6817: 6738:from the original on February 27, 2021 6708:from the original on November 12, 2023 6583: 6453:from the original on September 8, 2023 6345: 6319: 6185: 5878:Baldor, Lolita C. (February 2, 2021). 5877: 5775: 5724:from the original on February 10, 2021 5552: 5482:Youssef, Nancy A. 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Austin III Retires" 4432:Ibberson, Stuart (December 7, 2020). 4271: 4196:from the original on December 9, 2020 4118:from the original on December 8, 2020 4093: 4023:from the original on January 26, 2019 3979: 3970: 3849:from the original on December 9, 2020 3835:Dickstein, Corey (December 8, 2020). 3746:from the original on December 9, 2020 3701:Ibberson, Stuart (December 7, 2020). 3557:from the original on October 27, 2020 3453:from the original on January 29, 2021 3423:from the original on December 8, 2020 3401: 3350:from the original on February 9, 2017 3314:from the original on October 28, 2022 3020:Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 2264:Austin refused to cooperate with the 2189:Austin refused to cooperate with the 2154:in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 21, 2021 2099:Austin meeting with Afghan President 2075:, Austin warned that conflict in the 1728:In November 2023, the House approved 1660:in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 13, 2023 1544:Austin with Turkish Defense Minister 975:Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 13641:United States secretaries of defense 13571:Biden administration cabinet members 13526:African-American business executives 10299:United States Secretaries of Defense 10193:U.S. presidential line of succession 9513:from the original on October 2, 2023 9083:from the original on August 10, 2023 8961:. 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In 1981, Austin was assigned to 746:3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized) 727: 608:United States Secretary of Defense 565:Lloyd Austin answers questions on 59:United States Secretary of Defense 14: 13657: 11770:Director of National Intelligence 11724: 9852: 9624:Lamothe, Dan (December 9, 2020). 9593:"Lloyd James Austin III (1953– )" 9248:from the original on May 25, 2023 8754:from the original on May 28, 2023 8594:from the original on May 20, 2022 8534:from the original on May 11, 2022 8214:from the original on July 9, 2021 8118:Jamie Crawford (March 21, 2021). 7662:Roy, Shubhajit (March 21, 2021). 6408:Lopez, Todd C. (March 30, 2021). 6154:Ward, Alexander; Seligman, Lara; 6033:Ward, Alexander; Seligman, Lara; 5712:Military.com (February 1, 2021). 5293:Lamothe, Dan (December 1, 2016). 5100:from the original on May 30, 2018 4769:"Senate Armed Services Committee" 4444:from the original on June 9, 2023 4284:from the original on May 25, 2017 3992:from the original on June 8, 2023 3810:The American Academy of Diplomacy 3713:from the original on June 9, 2023 2675:Defense Meritorious Service Medal 2469:in April 2009; Austin is in front 2376:Austin with Djibouti's President 2249:meeting with Ukrainian President 1975:Austin with Philippine President 1871:exploded across Lebanon and Syria 1486:in Doha, Qatar, December 19, 2023 1484:Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani 1161: 1158:tough and dangerous situations." 13596:People from Thomasville, Georgia 13586:Military leaders of the Iraq War 13541:African-American men in politics 13487: 13475: 12925: 12918: 12500: 12202:Under Secretary of the Air Force 12095:Under Secretaries of Defense for 11827:Ambassador to the United Nations 11409: 11248: 11079: 11065: 11051: 11037: 11023: 11009: 10995: 10981: 10967: 10953: 10939: 10925: 10911: 10895: 10881: 10867: 10853: 10839: 10825: 10811: 10797: 10783: 10769: 10755: 10741: 10727: 10713: 10699: 10685: 10671: 10657: 10643: 10579: 10569: 10559: 10549: 10539: 10529: 10519: 10462: 10307: 9712: 9673: 9617: 9584: 9553: 9495: 9413: 9388: 9363: 9338: 9285: 9260: 9228: 9203: 9178: 9153: 9095: 9065: 9003: 8973: 8951: 8926: 8871: 8846: 8834:from the original on May 4, 2022 8816: 8791: 8766: 8740: 8723: 8706: 8651: 8606: 8576: 8546: 8515: 8485: 8455: 8430: 8399: 8374: 8344: 8319: 8288: 8257: 8226: 8206:Robertson, Nic (June 24, 2021). 8199: 8174: 8142: 8111: 8081: 8050: 8019: 7994: 7975:Robertson, Noah (May 31, 2024). 7968: 7943: 7917: 7892: 7861: 7831: 7801: 7771: 7746: 7716: 7686: 7655: 7630: 7573: 7542: 7511: 7451: 7425: 7407: 7389: 7371: 7349: 7321: 7307: 7282: 7264: 7246: 7216: 7186: 7156: 7131: 7114: 7088: 7063: 7033: 6997: 6967: 6948: 6923: 6892: 6862: 6837: 6782: 6750: 6720: 6690: 6668: 6638: 6608: 6577: 6547: 4968:from the original on May 7, 2016 4519: This article incorporates 4514: 4470:. 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Austin III" 3289: 3252:The Middle East in Transition 3164:United States Central Command 2596:with three oak leaf clusters 2329:should make us all shudder." 2270:Russian war crimes in Ukraine 2259:Ukraine Defense Contact Group 2195:Russian war crimes in Ukraine 1602:at the Pentagon, July 6, 2021 1581:US-Saudi security partnership 1229:National Security Act of 1947 1054:United States Central Command 995:United States Central Command 910:Combined Joint Task Force 180 615:United States Central Command 465:United States Central Command 21:Lloyd Austin (disambiguation) 11140:Cabinet of the United States 3076:Army Overseas Service Ribbon 2833:Joint Meritorious Unit Award 2719:with four oak leaf clusters 2266:International Criminal Court 2191:International Criminal Court 1979:at the Pentagon, May 3, 2023 1930:North Korea's nuclear threat 1849:killing Palestinians in Gaza 812:2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry 736:Colonel Lloyd Austin in 1998 7: 13611:United States Army generals 12697:Secretary of Transportation 12190:Under Secretary of the Navy 12179:Under Secretary of the Army 12102:Acquisition and Sustainment 12017:Deputy Secretary of Defense 11622:Secretary of Transportation 11384: 10032:Director of the Joint Staff 9804:. 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He graduated from the 672:Early life and education 610:since January 22, 2021. 12147:Personnel and Readiness 11835:Linda Thomas-Greenfield 11613:(acting) (2024–present) 11569:(acting) (2023–present) 10222:as Secretary of Defense 10166:as Secretary of Defense 9016:Courthouse News Service 5489:The Wall Street Journal 3224:505th Infantry Regiment 3007:with two service stars 2841:State Department awards 2757:Army Commendation Medal 2467:Operation Iraqi Freedom 1751:for failure to prevent 1747:and Secretary of State 1559: 954:and assumed command of 47:Official portrait, 2023 13601:RTX Corporation people 12720:Secretary of Education 11660:Secretary of Education 9928:10th Mountain Division 9509:. September 27, 2023. 7670:. The Indian Express. 6590:The Daily Defense News 4832:(September 16, 2015). 4788:(September 16, 2015). 4521:public domain material 4409:. 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May 8, 2024. 7388: 7370: 7348: 7320: 7306: 7281: 7263: 7245: 7215: 7185: 7155: 7130: 7113: 7087: 7062: 7032: 7005:McGreal, Chris 6996: 6966: 6947: 6922: 6891: 6861: 6836: 6807: 6781: 6749: 6719: 6689: 6667: 6637: 6607: 6576: 6546: 6511: 6478: 6433: 6400: 6364: 6338: 6312: 6265: 6239: 6211: 6178: 6146: 6118: 6090: 6062: 6025: 5992: 5959: 5929: 5903: 5870: 5837: 5801: 5768: 5735: 5704: 5687:"Introduction" 5678: 5646: 5615: 5576: 5545: 5515: 5474: 5441: 5400: 5367: 5326: 5285: 5249: 5219: 5188: 5147: 5111: 5085: 5055: 5025: 4979: 4948: 4923: 4898: 4865: 4821: 4786:Cooper, Helene 4777: 4760: 4716: 4691: 4659: 4622: 4592: 4559: 4529: 4485: 4455: 4424: 4394: 4370: 4339: 4295: 4264: 4262:, p. 671. 4252: 4222: 4210: 4190:Deutsche Welle 4177: 4165: 4129: 4110: 4086: 4046: 4044:, p. 637. 4034: 4003: 3969: 3939: 3892: 3860: 3827: 3806:"Lloyd Austin" 3792: 3761: 3724: 3693: 3663: 3633: 3568: 3542: 3507:Cooper, Helene 3495: 3464: 3434: 3400: 3361: 3325: 3294: 3293: 3291: 3288: 3287: 3286: 3279: 3276: 3275: 3274: 3260: 3245: 3242: 3241: 3240: 3234: 3233: 3230: 3229: 3221: 3213: 3212: 3204: 3196: 3195: 3190: 3182: 3181: 3176: 3168: 3167: 3161: 3153: 3152: 3147: 3139: 3138: 3133: 3125: 3124: 3119: 3111: 3110: 3105: 3097: 3096: 3087: 3084: 3083: 3073: 3058: 3057: 3052: 3044: 3043: 3037: 3036: 3031: 3023: 3022: 3017: 3009: 3008: 3002: 2980: 2979: 2973: 2944: 2943: 2934: 2920: 2919: 2918: 2915: 2914: 2909: 2901: 2900: 2891: 2869: 2868: 2862: 2861: 2852: 2844: 2843: 2837: 2836: 2830: 2808: 2807: 2802: 2794: 2793: 2787: 2786: 2780: 2766: 2765: 2764: 2761: 2760: 2754: 2740: 2739: 2738: 2735: 2734: 2729: 2721: 2720: 2714: 2678: 2677: 2672: 2664: 2663: 2657: 2643: 2642: 2641: 2638: 2637: 2631: 2617: 2616: 2615: 2612: 2611: 2606: 2598: 2597: 2591: 2562: 2561: 2552: 2510: 2503: 2496: 2489: 2488: 2487: 2484: 2483: 2450: 2447: 2426: 2423: 2386:Camp Lemonnier 2365:Austin at the 2358: 2355: 2247:Antony Blinken 2172: 2169: 2092: 2089: 2049:military bases 1918:Antony Blinken 1882: 1879: 1749:Antony Blinken 1677:Gerald R. 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