#Australia, U.S. Alliance is stronger, deeper than ever, officials say

Australia, U.S. Alliance Is Stronger, Deeper Than Ever, Officials Say

Sept. 16, 2021 | By Jim Garamone

The Australia-U.S. alliance is stronger today than it ever has been, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said, and the steps taken during the Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations at the State Department are aimed at keeping it that way.