Defense Secretary Austin Remarks for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Change of Command
May 01, 2021
May 01, 2021
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the text of the following transcript on April 30, 2021:
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
AS DELIVERED
Thank you, General Milley, and good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Aloha!
It is a privilege to be here as we honor the leadership and the distinguished career of Admiral Philip Davidson--and to welcome Admiral Chris Aquilino as he takes the helm of Indo-Paci . . .
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
AS DELIVERED
Thank you, General Milley, and good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Aloha!
It is a privilege to be here as we honor the leadership and the distinguished career of Admiral Philip Davidson--and to welcome Admiral Chris Aquilino as he takes the helm of Indo-Paci . . .