Lloyd Austin
The latest on Gen. Lloyd Austin, secretary of defense in the administration of President Joe Biden. A retired 4-star Army general, Austin previously served as the commander of the United States Central Command, the first Black person to hold that position.
Over 11K in Air National Guard and Reserve Miss Vaccine Deadline
Of the approximate 11,000 unvaccinated Air National Guard and Reserve members, around 3,000 have yet to start vaccinating and over 2,000 have outright refused.
Lloyd Austin Says China Increasing Tensions by Testing Hypersonic Weapons
The U.S. defense secretary said he was concerned about China's testing of the weapons.
National Guardsmen Without COVID Vaccine to Have Pay Withheld
Guard members who decline the vaccine are banned from training required to maintain their status, losing their pay, retirement funds and other federal benefits.
Pentagon to Review Positions of Troops in Middle East, Asia-Pacific
The study finished by the Pentagon and discussed by officials Monday revealed minor changes planned to be made regarding U.S. troop placements around the globe.
Oklahoma Guardsmen Denied COVID Mandate Exemption, 13% Do Not Want Vaccine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin denied Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's request to exempt his state's national guard from military-wide COVID vaccine requirements.
Troops Facing Food Insecurity and High Rent Will Get Increase in Funds
As many as 160,000 active-duty military members are having difficulty feeding their families, based on an estimate from Feeding America.
Lack of Clarity On Who Leads National Guard Creates Vaccine Mandate Issue
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt reached out to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, saying the governor has the power to refuse National Guard vaccine mandates.
Over 8,000 Air Force Service Members Miss Vaccine Mandate Deadline
The Air Force said almost 97 percent of active-duty service members were at least partially vaccinated, while 800 had refused the shot. Almost 5,000 have pending religious exemption requests.
Pentagon Corrects Austin on China, Taiwan After Biden Causes Confusion
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was committed to "the Three Assurances" and "Six Communiques," while he actually meant the Three Communiques and Six Assurances.
Lloyd Austin Won't Discuss 'Hypothetical' Where China Attacks Taiwan
"Nobody wants to see cross-Strait issues come to blows—certainly not President Biden, and there's no reason that it should," Austin said.
Russia Says Ukraine Joining NATO Would Be 'Extremely Dangerous'
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko warned against plans for its neighbor to join the alliance.
U.S. Tells Russia to Return Crimea to Ukraine, Stop Cyber Attacks
"U.S. support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity is unwavering," said U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Dept. of Defense Outlines Risks U.S. Forces Face as Climate Change Worsens
The military's various aircrafts, bases, offices and more collectively burn more oil than most countries.
National Guard and Army See Increases in Suicide Rates
"Suicide rates among our service members and military families are still too high, and the trends are not going in the right direction," Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
If Troops Had Stayed in Afghanistan, They'd Be Fighting Taliban: Austin
Lloyd Austin appeared alongside other top military officials on Capitol Hill to field questions about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Milley Testimony Updates: Losing Bagram Base 'Inevitable' Without Troops
Milley has defended his phone calls, saying that were "routine", but he would "reserve my comments on the record until I do that in front of the lawmakers who have the lawful responsibility to oversee the U.S. military."
Tucker Carlson Says Vaccine Mandate Is 'Takeover of the U.S. Military'
The Fox anchor criticized Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin for mandating U.S. military personnel be vaccinated.
Pentagon: U.S. Drone Attack That Killed 10 in Kabul Was 'a Tragic Mistake'
"It was a mistake and I offer my sincere apology," United States General Kenneth McKenzie, the commander of the United States General Command, said on Friday.
Soldiers Could Be Discharged If They Refuse Vaccine
All active duty soldiers are expected to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 15, the U.S. Army has announced.
Defense Sec Admits It's 'Troubling' to See 'Same Folks' in Taliban Cabinet
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin acknowledged that the Taliban's new government includes members of the Haqqani network, a designated foreign terrorist organization.
Taliban 'on Notice' to Not Allow Al-Qaeda to Regenerate in Afghanistan
"The whole community is kind of watching to see...whether or not al-Qaeda has the ability to regenerate in Afghanistan," Lloyd Austin said.
Senate Republicans Seek Top Pentagon Leaders' Testimony on Afghanistan
"The insights we gather will help prevent future loss of American blood and treasure," the group of GOP senators wrote in a letter.
Pentagon Vows Military Will 'Learn' From Chaotic Afghanistan Withdrawal
"How we got to this moment in Afghanistan will be analyzed and studied for years to come," Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Mark Milley told reporters.
Matt Gaetz: Dismissed Marine Should Be Defense Secretary Over Lloyd Austin
"We hear you. Accountability must come," the Republican congressman tweeted Friday, after Lt. Colonel Stuart Scheller said he was relieved from duty.
China Ramps up Attacks on U.S. Over 'Cold War' Mentality
A government spokesperson said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's remarks were "irresponsible and wrong" after the U.S. official said Beijing was treading on the sovereignty of its neighbors.
Gaetz Says Lloyd Austin 'Might Be the Stupidest Person' to Serve in Cabinet
"He has failed up more than anyone I can imagine," the Florida Republican said of the defense secretary.
Pentagon Says Nothing Indicated Collapse of Afghan Government in 11 Days
After the Taliban's takeover, the Biden administration is defending its actions in Afghanistan that led up to the current crisis.
U.K. Warship Enters South China Sea Despite Beijing Warnings
A 2016 ruling from the Hague rejected China's claim and allowed the U.S., U.K. and Australia to conduct routine freedom of navigation operations in parts of the South China Sea.
Fact Check: Did the U.S. Military Deny Teaching Critical Race Theory?
In a passionate speech, General Mark Milley said he wanted military academy students to be "open-minded" and "widely read."
Laura Ingraham Wants Military Defunded Over General's CRT Defense
The Fox News host said she was outraged by General Mark Milley's comments, after the chairman of the Joint Chiefs told a House committee: "I've read Lenin. That doesn't make me a communist."
