Defense Secretary Austin and Deputy Secretary Kathleen of Defense Hicks have made personal holiday calls to deployed service members for Christmas.
Defense Secretary Austin (Photo: The New York Times)
Defense Secretary Austin and Defense Deputy Secretary Hicks Wishes Service Members a Happy Holiday
According to the US Department of Defense, Defense Secretary Austin and Defense Deputy Secretary Hicks have made a holiday call and spoke with service members from each branch of the armed forces currently in service to wish them a happy holiday amidst the busy weekend of holiday plans of many Americans.
Moreover, Defense Secretary Austin also thanked the service in defense of the nation and in support of America’s partners. Both Defense Secretary Austin and Defense Deputy Secretary Hicks acknowledged with gratitude the immense sacrifice these service members and their families made throughout the holiday season as they work nonstop to ensure that the country is safe from dangers.
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Defense Secretary Austin Thanked These Units of Their Service
According to FOX, Defense Secretary Austin has made a holiday call to the following units to show them his gratitude for their service:
The U.S Air Force’s 494th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron, U.S. Navy’s USS BOXER, The U.S. Marine Corps ‘V22’, 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Division, U.S. Space Force’s 5th Space Warning Squadron, Detachment 5, U.S. Army’s Task Force Marne, 3rd Infantry Division
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