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.
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, U.S. troops and farewell ceremony

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 delivers farewell remarks at Department of Defense
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, Pentagon

Pentagon investigation raises new concerns about Austin's 2024 hospitalization
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin risked national security 'unnecessarily,' Inspector General says
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon Inspector General released a scathing report Wednesday about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s ... secret from President Joe Biden and Deputy Defense Secretary ...
Pentagon watchdog finds Austin hospitalization scandal increased security risks
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 listens as President Joe Biden speaks about foreign policy during a speech at the State Department in Washington, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh ...
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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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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 ...
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.
Defense Secretary Austin bids farewell, reflects on term marked by crises and change
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin bid farewell Friday to the forces and personnel he has led through a tumultuous term that had three major military crises, a global pandemic and a personal brush with cancer that became a flashpoint for the way it was mishandled.