ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, May 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following remarks on May 10, 2024, by Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III at South Carolina State University's commencement: * * * Well, good morning, Bulldogs! [Crowd responds, "Good morning!"] I know it's raining, but I don't think there's anybody out there. [Laughter] Let's try that again. Good morning, Bulldogs! [Crowd responds with more energy: "Good morning!"] Alright. That's more like it. You know, it's   more