Coverage dated November 7, 2024

Pentagon chief presses military to carry out a smooth transition and obey all lawful orders

Headline from The Republic

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed the military on Thursday to carry out a smooth transition to President-elect Donald Trump, with a reminder to the force of its obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in chief.

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The Republic
Pentagon chief presses military to carry out a smooth transition and obey all lawful orders (opens The Republic)
Published Nov 7, 2024
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed the military on Thursday to carry out a smooth transition to President-elect Donald Trump, with a reminder to the force of its obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in chief.
Green Field Reporter
Pentagon chief presses military to carry out a smooth transition and obey all lawful orders - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)
Published Nov 7, 2024
Green Field Reporter's feed description
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed the military on Thursday to carry out a smooth transition to President-elect Donald Trump, with a reminder to the force of its obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in chief.
Military Times
Pentagon chief directs military to conduct smooth transition to Trump (opens Military Times)
Published Nov 7, 2024
Military Times's feed description
In a memo, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reminded service members of their obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in chief.

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