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Gen. Lloyd Austin, defense secretary nominee, brings deep combat experience and a connection with Biden - The Washington Post
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File:U.S. Army Gen. Lloyd Austin III, right, the commander of U.S. Central Command, speaks with Brig. Gen. Ronald Lewis, the deputy commander of the 101st Airborne Division, during a visit at Forward
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