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241107-N-CD453-1552 DORAL, Florida (Nov. 7, 2024) Gen. Laura J. Richardson attaches the Joint Meritorious Unit Award streamer to the command guidon during the SOUTHCOM change-of-command ceremony in Doral, Florida, Nov. 7, 2024. U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey assumed command from Army Gen. Laura Richardson, who is retiring after 38 years of service. Austin presided over the ceremony. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Samantha Oblander)

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

Photo by: Petty Officer 1st Class Samantha Oblander | VIRIN: 241107-N-CD453-1552.JPG

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