Austin, the first Black defense secretary, ends his term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is bidding farewell to the forces and personnel he's led through a tumultuous term
Lloyd Austin recommends a $50 billion increase in defense spending
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is recommending that the incoming administration spend $50 billion more on defense than President Joe Biden requested. Austin’s five-year spending plan includes a projection to spend as much as $1 trillion on defense as soon as 2028.
Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to inform Congress or the White House as required when he was incapacitated due to treatment for prostate cancer and later complications potentially raised “unnecessary” security risks.
Biden thanks troops for their service at commander in chief farewell ceremony
Biden urges troops to ‘remember your oath’ at Defense Department farewell ceremony
Biden calls on troops to ‘remember your oath’ in final remarks to military
Biden's historically diverse cabinet leaves lasting legacy
As President Biden's term ends, his administration's focus on diversity is highlighted by historic appointments, including the first Native American Cabinet official and the first female Treasury Secretary.
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Biden administration set to announce 'substantial' final weapons package for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is set to announce a massive, final weapons aid package for Ukraine as part of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit to Germany ... Ukraine as it can before President Joe Biden leaves office.
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Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin didn't inform Congress or the ... even from President Joe Biden. The inspector general found that his strong desire for privacy likely influenced his staff in ...
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Biden Administration Set to Announce 'Substantial' Final Weapons Package for Ukraine
The Biden administration is set to announce a massive, final weapons aid package for Ukraine as part of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit to Germany on Thursday to meet with representatives ...
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Austin Failed to Tell Congress or the White House About His Health Problems as Required, Report Says
Austin Failed to Tell Congress or the White House About His Health Problems as Required, Report Says WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ... from President Joe Biden, and found ...
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Lloyd Austin ends term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine
Defense Secretary Austin will bid farewell Friday following a term that included three major military crises, a global pandemic and a brush with cancer.

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin risked national security 'unnecessarily,' Inspector General says
Pentagon watchdog finds Austin hospitalization scandal increased security risks
Secretary Austin's secret hospitalizations 'unnecessarily' increased US national security risks, report finds
Pentagon investigation raises new concerns about Austin's 2024 hospitalization
An investigation released on Wednesday into U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret 2024 hospitalization found his desire for privacy drove notification failures inside the government, and that he took medication that could have affected his cognitive functions while still in sole command.