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What Deputy Defense Secretary Hicks is prioritizing during the presidential transition

January 9, 2025

Brandi Vincent

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https://defensescoop.com/2025/01/09/deputy-defense-secretary-kathleen-hicks-priorities-during-presidential-transition/

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