Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Leads Historic Southcom Change of Command Ceremony



Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosts the U.S. Southern Command change of command ceremony at its headquarters in Doral, Fla., Nov. 7, 2024. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey will succeed Army Gen. Laura Richardson. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., will also attend.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has welcomed a new commander to the U.S. Southern Command headquarters! This significant development marks a new era in the command’s leadership and operations. In this video, we bring you the highlights of the ceremony and the significance of this change in leadership. From the remarks of the Defense Secretary to the expectations from the new commander, we’ve got you covered. Stay tuned for more updates on the U.S. military and its leadership!

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Austin Hosts Southcom Change of Command

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosts the U.S. Southern Command change of command ceremony at its headquarters in Doral, Fla., Nov. 7, 2024. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey will succeed Army Gen. Laura Richardson. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., will also attend.

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