Brigadier General Pat Ryder, Pentagon Press Secretary, Holds a Press Briefing

BRIGADIER GENERAL PAT RYDER: Good afternoon, everyone. Just a few things, then we'll get right to your questions. Earlier today, Secretary Austin issued his annual Message to the Force, which emphasized his three priorities as Secretary of defense: defending the nation, taking care of our people and succeeding through teamwork. As a department, these priorities continue to guide and shape all that we do in support of our nation's security and the National Defense Strategy. You can find a complete copy of the memo on defense.gov, and in this message to the force, Secretary Austin highlights how the 2022 National Defense Strategy articulates how we will achieve DOD's goals through integrated d...