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U . S . Service members stationed at Al 

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Dhafra Air Base welcomed US Secretary 

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of Defense Lloyd Austin on november 

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22nd as part of a short Middle East 

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tour Secretary Austin traveled to the 

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United Arab Emirates to meet with 

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senior government officials to reaffirm 

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the U . S . U . A strategic partnership . 

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During his trip , he took the 

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opportunity to meet with U . S . 

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Service members to thank them for their 

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service , wish them a happy 

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thanksgiving and to recognize high 

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performers . Secretary Austin presented 

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his challenge coin to five exceptional 

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U . S . Service members , taking the 

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opportunity to speak with each person 

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For the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing 

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Public Affairs Office . I'm Tech 

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Sergeant Chelsea Fitzpatrick .