Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Commodore Philip Polewara, Deputy Chief, Papua New Guinea Defense Force tour Murray Barracks, Papua New Guinea, July 27, 2023. Austin is the first ever sitting Secretary of Defense to visit the South Pacific island to discuss next steps following the recent signature of the New Guinea Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA), which reflects the partnership and shared values as Pacific countries, the importance of ensuring the security and prosperity of the region, and our shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.(DoD photo by Cha

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Commodore Philip Polewara, Deputy Chief, Papua New Guinea Defense Force tour Murray Barracks, Papua New Guinea, July 27, 2023. Austin is the first ever sitting Secretary of Defense to visit the South Pacific island to discuss next steps following the recent signature of the New Guinea Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA), which reflects the partnership and shared values as Pacific countries, the importance of ensuring the security and prosperity of the region, and our shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.(DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley)

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