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241107-A-BD526-3988 DORAL, Florida (Nov. 7, 2024) Army Gen. Laura Richardson, outgoing commander of U.S. Southern Command, addresses the audience during the SOUTHCOM change of command ceremony in Doral, Florida, Nov. 7, 2024. U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey assumed command Richardson, who is retiring after 38 years of service. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III presided over the ceremony. (Photo by Air Force Master Sergeant Lionel Castellano)

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Tags: U.S. Southern Command, Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Charles Q. Brown, Laura Richardson, Alvin Holsey

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