LLOYD Austin Biography

Lloyd Austin, defense secretary

Austin, the first Black defense secretary, ends his term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine

Austin retired from the Army in 2016 only to be asked to return to the Pentagon by President Joe Biden in 2021, making history as the nation's first Black defense secretary.

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin risked national security 'unnecessarily,' Inspector General says

The Pentagon Inspector General released a scathing report about Defense Secretary Austin’s failure to quickly disclose his hospitalization in early 2024.

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Pentagon Inspector General Says Defense Secretary Austin ‘Unnecessarily’ Increased Risks to National Security With Secret Hospital Stays

A Pentagon official insists there were no ‘gaps in authorities or operational impacts’ during Secretary Austin’s hospitalizations.

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Military bids farewell to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, following release of critical OIG report

During his time Austin oversaw the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, led the more than 50-nation coalition supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia, and directed the most intense naval combat ...

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Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did not inform Congress or the White House as required when he was ...

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