Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin IIIVerified account

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28th United States Secretary of Defense

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Mar 16

    We’re here to send a strong, united message to the world: We stand with the brave people of Ukraine and their legitimate, democratically elected government. And we condemn Russia’s unprovoked invasion.

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  2. 6 hours ago

    I had the chance to speak this morning with Berger to express my condolences and to pledge whatever support might be needed as the and these Gold Star families deal with their grief and loss. We mourn with them. (2/2)

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  3. 6 hours ago

    Like everyone else at the , my thoughts and prayers go out to the loved ones and fellow Marines of the four MV-22 aircrew killed in Norway. (1/2)

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  4. Retweeted
    9 hours ago

    Multiple units from the 🇵🇱 Polish army arrived in Norway to participate in Exercise . is consistently evolving and training to improve readiness, cohesion and interoperability.

    Exercise Brilliant Jump 22
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  5. Retweeted
    15 hours ago

    🇺🇸 Tactical Air Control Party operators, assigned to the 4th Air Support Operations Group, assemble command and control equipment in 🇷🇴 Romania.

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  6. Retweeted
    12 hours ago

    President Biden will meet with fellow heads of state of all Allies at an extraordinary Leaders Meeting March 24. In the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine NATO is stepping up its deterrence & defense, and Allies are providing strong support for Ukraine.

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  7. Retweeted
    Mar 20

    A 🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 480th EFS at refuels mid-flight over 🇷🇴 Romanian airspace.

    F-16 Fighting Falcon Refuel
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  8. Retweeted
    Mar 20

    🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 📍 IONIAN SEA - Naval forces from France, Italy and the U.S. conducted tri-carrier operations in the Ionian Sea in direct support of security operations, March 17, 2022. MORE HERE ➡️

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  9. Retweeted
    Mar 20

    Allied Senior Enlisted leaders provide the backbone of , ensuring we are ready to deal with uncertainty and deliver on operations 🇦🇱🇧🇪🇧🇬🇨🇦🇭🇷🇨🇿🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇷🇩🇪🇬🇷🇭🇺🇮🇸🇮🇹🇱🇻🇱🇹🇱🇺🇲🇪🇳🇱🇲🇰🇳🇴🇵🇱🇵🇹🇷🇴🇸🇰🇸🇮🇪🇸🇹🇷🇬🇧🇺🇸 Leaders met in Germany and Lithuania sharing experience & building for the future

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  10. Retweeted
    Mar 20

    Visit Arlington National Cemetery this spring. The cemetery is open every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Honor. Remember. Explore. U.S Army Video by Vincent Pecoraro / Arlington National Cemetery

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  11. Retweeted
    Mar 19

    The conducts maritime operations with French counterparts in the area of operations, as part of an allied effort to support interests and strength.

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    Mar 19

    🇺🇸🇮🇹🇫🇷conducted tri-carrier operations! The Carrier Strike Group integrated with carrier FS Charles de Gaulle’s (R 91) and carrier Cavour (C-550) to further enhance interoperability. Full story:

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  13. Mar 19

    There was a clear common thread at every stop of my most recent European trip: unity. Our Allies are more unified than they’ve ever been, and the Alliance itself is stronger than I’ve ever seen it.

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  14. Mar 19

    Minister , thank you for hosting me in Sofia. After seeing our troops working together yesterday, I came away even more confident that the U.S.-Bulgaria bilateral strategic partnership has never been stronger.

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  15. Retweeted
    Mar 19

    .: Bulgaria is also working on important defense modernization efforts as outlined in our bilateral ten-year Roadmap for Defense Cooperation. Your commitment is a model for other Allies to follow.

    Secretary of Defense Austin (3)
    Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov hold a joint news conference at the Bulgarian MoD on March 19, 2022.
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  16. Retweeted
    Mar 19

    .: I wanted to underscore the importance of the announcement that Bulgaria has established and is leading a NATO multinational battlegroup. It’s an important step. We fully support it. And we commend Bulgaria for its leadership.

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    Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov hold a joint news conference at the Bulgarian MoD on March 19, 2022.
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    Mar 19

    .: Putin’s war of choice against Ukraine has been tragic. Yet Russia’s aggression has galvanized the Ukrainian people, NATO, and the free world.

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    Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov hold a joint news conference at the Bulgarian MoD on March 19, 2022.
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  18. Mar 19

    Bulgarian PM and I just finished a productive discussion on a range of topics – including the new Bulgarian-led Multinational Battlegroup, which the United States fully supports.

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  19. Retweeted
    Mar 18

    Incredible imagery from ’s Op for ! Military aircraft from the 🇺🇸➕🇨🇦 are participating in Noble Defender, designed to demonstrate our ability to defend the approaches of North America from current and future threats.

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  20. Retweeted
    Mar 18

    We had to opportunity sail next to not one, but TWO beautiful warships and work with two of our allies. Elements of the French, Italian and U.S. maritime forces routinely operate together, fostering a cooperative approach toward regional security and stability. [1/2]

    An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the "Dragonslayers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, a Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin helicopter, attached to the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91) and two NHIndustries NH90 helicopters, attached to the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (C 550), fly in formation alongside the Charles de Gaulle, Mar. 17, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bela Chambers)
    From left to right, the Italian Navy Carlo Bergammi-class frigate ITS Antonio Marceglia (F597), the guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) and the Hellenic Navy Hydra-class Greek frigate HS Hydra (F 452) transit the Ionian Sea in formation, Mar. 17, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bela Chambers)
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    Mar 18

    Several M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles are loaded onto German rail cars in Mannheim, Germany, bound for Grafenwoehr. Upon arrival, they will be used by the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, as part of their role in defending our allies.

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