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U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan passes the colors to the incoming commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, Army Gen. Richard D. Clarke, during the change of command ceremony, Tampa, Florida, March 29, 2019.

March 29, 2019

Thomas Passes Special Operations Command Reins to Clarke

Army Gen. Raymond A. Thomas III passed command of U.S. Special Operations Command to Army Gen. Richard D. Clarke Jr. during a ceremony in Tampa, Florida.

Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan serves as the presiding official during the U.S. Central Command change of command ceremony in Tampa, Fla., March 28, 2019. Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel was relieved by Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie, who previously served as the Director of the Joint Staff.

March 28, 2019

Votel Passes Central Command Flag to McKenzie in Tampa Ceremony

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan saluted Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel for expertly steering U.S. Central Command during profoundly complex times, as Votel turned over the reins of the command to Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. in Tampa, Florida.

Two men speak before the House Armed Services Committee.

March 26, 2019

National Defense Strategy is ‘Undisputed Driver’ in Budget Request, Shanahan Says

WASHINGTON — The National Defense Strategy is the undisputed driver of the president’s fiscal year 2020 budget request for the Defense Department, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said on Capitol Hill.

Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan, and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, tour a section of the US-Mexico border at Santa Teresa Station in Sunland Park, New Mexico, Feb. 23, 2019.

Feb. 25, 2019

Shanahan, Dunford Visit U.S.-Mexico Border

WASHINGTON — Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, journeyed to Texas to get a feel for the situation on the Southwest border.

Syrian Democratic Forces troops assault through a target objective during a react-to-contact training event in Deir el-Zour province, Syria.

Feb. 15, 2019

Acting Secretary Pleased With Progress of Coalition to Defeat ISIS

WASHINGTON — Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said he is pleased with the progress of the coalition to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, and he reiterated America’s steadfast support for the effort.

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan answers questions during a news conference at the conclusion of the NATO defense ministerial conference in Brussels.

Feb. 14, 2019

Shanahan: NATO Allies Unified in Face of Security Threats

WASHINGTON — NATO allies have recognized the threats facing the world and are putting their money where their mouths are, plussing up defense spending by $100 billion, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said at the conclusion of the alliance’s defense ministers conference in Brussels.

Two men walk up the stairs.

Jan. 28, 2019

Shanahan Encouraged by NATO Progress on Operations, Burden-Sharing

WASHINGTON — During a meeting with NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said he is encouraged by NATO’s operational progress its efforts to increase burden-sharing.

Acting defense secretary steps out of car upon arroival at Pentagon.

Jan. 3, 2019

Shanahan Stresses National Defense Strategy in First Meetings as Acting Secretary

WASHINGTON — Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan will use the National Defense Strategy as his blueprint moving forward.