Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. Hold an On-Camera Press Conference

STAFF: Well, Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for being here today. It is my pleasure to introduce the secretary of defense, Lloyd Austin III, and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. The secretary and the chairman will deliver opening remarks, and then we'll have time to take a few questions. Please note that I will moderate those questions and call on journalists. Due to time constraints, would ask that those I call upon limit their follow-up questions to give your colleagues a chance to ask their questions. Secretary Austin, over to you, sir. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LLOYD J. AUSTIN III: Thanks, Patrick. Well, good afternoon, everybody, and thanks for joining us. Gen. ...