The following is the Jan. 22, 2021 message from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to the Department of Defense.
MEMORANDUM FOR ALL DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
SUBJECT: Day One Message to the Force
I am honored to have this chance to serve again and to do so alongside you and your families. My wife, Charlene, and I know all too well the sacrifices you make to keep this country safe. That safety is job one, and I promise to work as hard as you do at it.
The way I see it, my job as Secretary of Defense is...
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