Austin Brings Holiday Cheer to Deployed Service Members
November 27, 2024
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III brought holiday cheer to deployed service members during a visit to Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.
Austin met with service members from the U.S. Air Force’s 380th Air Expeditionary Wing and the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division who are deployed to the region. He thanked them for their service and sacrifice, and wished them a happy holiday season.
“It’s an honor to be here with you today and to thank you personally for your service,” Austin said. “You are the best that our country has to offer, and we are grateful for your sacrifice.”
Austin also took the time to speak with service members about their experiences and to learn about the challenges they face. He listened to their concerns and assured them that the Department of Defense is committed to providing them with the support they need.
“I know that being deployed during the holidays can be difficult,” Austin said. “But I want you to know that you are not alone. We are here with you, and we will continue to support you throughout your deployment.”
In addition to meeting with service members, Austin also toured the base and received briefings from military leaders about the mission of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing and the 101st Airborne Division.
Austin’s visit to Al Dhafra Air Base is part of a larger effort by the Department of Defense to show appreciation for the service and sacrifice of deployed service members during the holiday season. This year, the Department of Defense is sending holiday care packages to more than 1 million deployed service members around the world.
The holiday care packages include a variety of items, such as snacks, toiletries, and entertainment items. They are a small way to show deployed service members that they are not forgotten during the holiday season.
“We are proud of our deployed service members and we are grateful for their service,” Austin said. “We will continue to support them throughout their deployment and we will ensure that they have the resources they need to accomplish their mission.”
Austin Brings Holiday Cheer to Deployed Service Members
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