Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released his message to the Force today, in which he outlined his top three priorities and specific areas of focus:
1. Defend the Nation
– Defeat COVID-19
– Prioritize China as the Pacing Challenge
– Address Advanced and Persistent Threats
– Innovate and Modernize the DoD
– Tackle the Climate Crisis
2. Take care of our people
– Grow our Talent
– Build Resilience and Readiness
– Ensure Accountable Leadership
3. Succeed through teamwork
– Join Forces with our Allies and Partners
– Work in Partnership with Our Nation
– Build Unity Within the DoD
His full message is available to read here: Secretary of Defense Message to Force