January 7, 2024 DOD second in command told of Austin's hospitalization 2 days after taking over some of his duties Defense Deputy Secretary Kathleen Hicks, the second in command at the Pentagon, was not told of Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization until two days after assuming some duties.
January 7, 2024 Pentagon facing backlash over failing to disclose Sec. Austin's illness: 'Harms credibility' The Pentagon came under fire on Sunday after they failed to disclose Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's illness and hospitalization until several days later.
January 6, 2024 Defense Secretary Austin resumes duties, was in intensive care unit for days as public kept in the dark Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumed full duties last night after he was in an intensive care unit for days following complications with an elective medical procedure.
January 5, 2024 Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized following surgery complications Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is recovering at a Washington, D.C. hospital after "complications" following an elective surgery, the Pentagon said Friday.
December 23, 2023 Defense Secretary Austin makes personal holidays calls to deployed US military service members Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks called military personnel and thanked them for their service during the holidays.
December 21, 2023 Yemen Houthi leader warns 'any American targeting of our country will be targeted by us' The leader of Yemen’s Houthi rebels has issued a warning to the U.S. military as countries are working to protect against Red Sea ship attacks.
December 19, 2023 Pentagon announces new Red Sea international mission to counter escalating Houthi attacks on ships Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Operation Prosperity Guardian, an international mission to bolster Red Sea maritime security amid Houthi attacks.
December 16, 2023 Confederate Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery to be removed despite GOP opposition Despite opposition from Republicans in Congress, the U.S Army will remove a Confederate statue in the Arlington National Cemetery in compliance to a Congressional mandate.
December 6, 2023 US military base's green energy project with CCP ties disconnected over national security concerns A major U.S. energy provider confirmed to Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital it recently disconnected a project at a Marine base constructed with Chinese products.
November 21, 2023 Pentagon asks for $114M to spend on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in 2024 The Department of Defense is requesting approximately $114 million in funding for its diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs.