Lloyd J. Austin III Secretary of Defence | Official website
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reached out to deployed service members from the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Space Force to extend holiday greetings on December 19, 2024.
In his conversations with the troops, Secretary Austin expressed gratitude for their dedication and sacrifice in defending the nation. He emphasized their essential role in maintaining the safety and security of the United States and highlighted their ongoing support for America's allies and partners worldwide. Secretary Austin acknowledged their professionalism and integrity, recognizing their daily contributions to national service.
The Secretary spoke with members from Task Force 61/2, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, who are stationed in Naples, Italy as part of U.S. Sixth Fleet operations under the U.S. European Command's jurisdiction. Additionally, he connected with Guardians from the 53rd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment C, based in Landstuhl, Germany, responsible for maintaining Military Satellite Communications within the same command area.
