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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lloyd_AustinLloyd Austin - Wikipedia

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   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. Before retiring from the military in 2016, Austin served as the 12th commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM), beginning in March 2013. [1]

   • Years of service: 1975–2016
   • Rank: General

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     Russia is using more Iranian drones to bomb Ukrainian civilians, says US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin

     Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has said that the Russian army is intensifying its use of Iranian drones to target civilian areas. “The Kremlin continues to intensify its bombardment of Ukraine ...

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     Restrictions on use of US weapons to strike Russia remain in place — Secretary Austin

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     Pentagon chief: Allies have pledged US$95 billion in military aid to Ukraine since war started

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     State Dept denies Iran's rare request for US assistance after deadly helicopter crash: 'Logistical reasons'

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     Austin says 'expectation' is Ukraine won't use US weapons outside its territory, despite Russian advance

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     Russia-Ukraine war – latest: Zelensky calls on Nato to shoot down Putin’s missiles amid glide bomb attacks

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     America ban on Ukraine using US-supplied weapons to hit targets in Russia creates 'sanctuary' for Putin army

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     US to push military aid into Ukraine | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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     Austin at Ramstein: US has 'already delivered many of Ukraine's top priority requirements'

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     Pentagon vows to keep weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces a renewed assault by Russia

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3. apnews.com › article › joe-biden-biden-cabinet-lloydAustin wins Senate confirmation as 1st Black Pentagon chief

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   Jan 22, 2021 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Lloyd J. Austin, a West Point graduate who rose to the Army’s elite ranks and marched through racial barriers in a 41-year career, won Senate confirmation Friday to become the nation’s first Black secretary of defense.

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   Who is US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin?

   • Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelensky shaking hands with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin during Austin's visit to Ukraine on November 20, 2023. Biden announced in December 2020 that he was appointing Austin as his defense secretary, and Austin was confirmed by the Senate in January 2021.

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   Who is Lloyd James Austin III?

   • Lloyd James Austin III was sworn in as the 28th Secretary of Defense on January 22, 2021. Mr. Austin is the principal assistant to the President in all matters relating to the Department of Defense and serves on the National Security Council. Mr. Austin was born in Mobile, Alabama, and raised in Thomasville, Georgia.

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   When does Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrive at the Pentagon?

   • Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrives at the Pentagon, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, right, greets Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley as he arrive at the Pentagon, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

   Austin wins Senate confirmation as 1st Black Pentagon chief

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   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. 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.

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5. www.defense.gov › 2522687 › lloyd-j-austin-iiiLloyd J. Austin III > U.S. Department of Defense > Biography

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   Lloyd James Austin III was sworn in as the 28th Secretary of Defense on January 22, 2021. Mr. Austin is the principal assistant to the President in all matters relating to the Department of...

6. www.britannica.com › biography › Lloyd-AustinLloyd Austin | Biography, Education, Experience, & Secretary ...

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   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.

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8. www.npr.org › sections › president-biden-takesLloyd Austin Confirmed As Defense Secretary, Becomes 1st ...

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   Jan 22, 2021 · Updated 2:45 p.m. ET. Lloyd Austin, a retired four-star Army general, has been confirmed by the Senate, making him the first Black defense secretary in U.S. history. The Senate approved...

9. www.nytimes.com › 2021/01/22 › usLloyd Austin Confirmed as Defense Secretary - The New York Times

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   Jan 22, 2021 · By Catie Edmondson. Published Jan. 22, 2021 Updated Sept. 29, 2021. The Senate on Friday confirmed Lloyd J. Austin III as defense secretary, filling a critical national security position in...

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11. www.defense.gov › About › Secretary-of-DefenseSecretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

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    6 days ago · Lloyd J. Austin III is the 28th secretary of defense, sworn in on Jan. 22, 2021. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., Austin served 41 years in uniform, retiring as a...