SECDEF engages with Osan members

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III addresses both U.S. and Republic of Korea service members during a visit at Osan Air Base, ROK, Nov. 14, 2023. Troop engagements allow military leaders at the strategic level to communicate and receive operational feedback by identifying issues, building trust and fostering a cohesive military force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

SECDEF engages with Osan members

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III addresses service members during a visit at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 14, 2023. Austin engaged with U.S. and ROK members to gain insight into the experiences, challenges and perspectives of members carrying out the fight tonight mission in the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

SECDEF engages with Osan members

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III addresses both U.S. and ROK service members during a visit at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 14, 2023. Austin plans to strengthen Indo-Pacific alliances through a collective defense posture, promoting stability, and understanding operational realities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

SECDEF engages with Osan members

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III addresses service members during a visit at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 14, 2023. Osan Air Base hosted a small “town hall” style troop engagement and coining ceremony with joint service members from both U.S. and ROK armed forces as Austin’s final event during his recent visit to South Korea. Austin thanked the Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Guardians for their service and reaffirmed the importance of their efforts to the safety and security of the United States and the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

SECDEF engages with Osan members

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III addresses service members during a visit at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 14, 2023. During his trip, Austin met with service members from both the U.S. and ROK to address topics such as leadership development, defense postures, promoting stability and improving sister-service morale and cohesion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

SECDEF engages with Osan members

Published Nov. 16, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III addresses both U.S. and Republic of Korea service members during a visit at Osan Air Base, ROK, Nov. 14, 2023. Troop engagements allow military leaders at the strategic level to communicate and receive operational feedback by identifying issues, building trust and fostering a cohesive military force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)