Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Makes Holiday Calls to Deployed Service Members

View Online IMMEDIATE RELEASE Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Makes Holiday Calls to Deployed Service Members Dec. 19, 2024 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke today with several service members from the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Space Force to wish them Happy Holidays. During the conversations, Secretary Austin expressed his deep gratitude to the service members and their families for their unwavering dedication and sacrifice in defense of the nation. He commended their critical role in ensuring the safety and security of the United States, as well as their continued commitment to supporting America's allies and partners around the globe. Secretary Austin acknowledged the professionalism and integrity with which they carry out their duties, recognizing the vital contributions they make every day in service to the country. Secretary Austin spoke with service members from the following units: Task Force 61/2, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. Marines from this unit are deployed to Naples, Italy, in support of U.S. Sixth Fleet operations in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. 53rd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment C. Guardians from this unit are stationed in Landstuhl, Germany to maintain Military Satellite Communications in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility.

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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With ROK Acting Minister of National Defense Kim Seon-ho

View Online IMMEDIATE RELEASE Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With ROK Acting Minister of National Defense Kim Seon-ho Dec. 19, 2024 Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke by phone today with Republic of Korea (ROK) Acting Minister of National Defense Kim Seon-ho to discuss their shared focus on ensuring the combined U.S.-ROK defense posture remains strong and ready to respond to any external provocations or threats.  Secretary Austin underscored that the U.S. commitment to the security of the ROK is ironclad. The Secretary and the Acting Minister discussed the readiness of the combined U.S.-ROK defense posture and ongoing work to enhance extended deterrence, modernize Alliance capabilities, and strengthen regional cooperation. They agreed to remain in close contact and emphasized their shared commitment to the democratic institutions and processes of the ROK and to ensuring communication among defense and military officials at all levels.

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