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Awards and decorations. Publications. See also. References. General sources. Further reading. External links. Lloyd Austin. Lloyd James Austin III (born August 8, 1953) is a retired United States Army four-star general who has served as the 28th and current United States secretary of defense since January 22, 2021.
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Jan 27, 2022 · How did Lloyd Austin, now the defense secretary, earn the Silver Star for his actions in the 2003 Iraq war? The web page reveals the details of his recommendation, his role in the 3rd Infantry Division's advance, and his impact on the battlefield.
Awards. Defense Distinguished Service Medal (5) Army Distinguished Service Medal (4) Silver Star. Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Lloyd James Austin III (born August 8, 1953) is an American retired four-star general. He is the 28th and current United States Secretary of Defense since 2021. He was an Army officer and was ...
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Austin graduated with a B.S. from the United States Military Academy, an M.Ed from Auburn University, and an MBA from Webster University. He began his military service in 1975 as an infantry second lieutenant and advanced to a four-star general. He was involved in several major operations, including Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and New Dawn. He...
Below is an abbreviated outline of Austin's military and professional career: 1. 2021-Present: Secretary of defense 2. 2016: Founded Austin Strategy Group 3. 1975-2016: Military service 3.1. 2013-2016: Commander of U.S. Central Command 3.2. 2012-2013: Vice chief of staff of the Army 3.3. 2010-2011: Commanding general, United States Force in Iraq 3....
Hospitalization for complications from prostatectomy
The U.S. Department of Defense issued a statement on January 5, 2024, saying that Austin had been hospitalized since January 1 for complications following "a minimally invasive surgical procedure called a prostatectomy to treat and cure prostate cancer." Austin resumed his duties on January 5, 2024, working from the hospital. The Pentagon informed the White House National Security Council and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan of Austin's hospitalization on January 4.Austin left the hosp...
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The United States secretary of defense ( SecDef) is the head of the United States Department of Defense, the executive department of the U.S. Armed Forces, and is a high-ranking member of the federal cabinet. [5] [6] [7] The secretary of defense's position of command and authority over the military is second only to that of the president of the ...
Thomasville, Georgia. Lloyd Austin graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1975. from 2012 to 2013 he served as the 33d Vice Chief of Staff of the Army. AWARDS BY...
1 day ago · Lloyd Austin (born August 8, 1953, Mobile, Alabama, U.S.) is the United States secretary of defense. He assumed this position in January 2021, two days after Pres. Joe Biden ’s inauguration.
