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 operation since World War II in the Red Sea, following the Hamas attack upon Israel.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin risked national security 'unnecessarily,' Inspector General says
Pentagon watchdog: Austin's hospitalization "unnecessarily" increased risks
Pentagon investigation raises new concerns about Austin's 2024 hospitalization
It's not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?
It is unclear who will take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office. As of Friday, officials said they had not yet heard who will become the acting defense secretary.
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DOD investigation concludes Austin is responsible for failure to notify Congress, White House of his cancer diagnosis as required
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is responsible for the Pentagon neglecting to tell Congress and the White House that the former Army general was incapacitated last year due to treatment for prostate cancer as his office is required to do.
Pentagon inspector general faults Austin for hospitalization secrecy
The investigation details exasperation among key aides to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin as he refused to disclose the extent of his medical crisis last year.
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LIVE: Farewell for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
Watch live as the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, hosts a farewell tribute for outgoing U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
It’s not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?
It's unclear who'll take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.