#  From: U.S. Secretary of Defense, To: All Defense employees, Re: Message to the Force, Date: 03/04/21 

 



In this memo dated March 4, 2021, General Lloyd J. Austin, III reviews his assessment of the three top priorities of the Department: Defending the Nation, taking care of our people, and succeeding through teamwork.

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