1975 - Austin is commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army upon graduation from West Point. Over the next 20 years, he holds a number of leadership positions and is stationed at bases in ...

THOMASVILLE- The Jack Hadley Black History Museum Founder, James “Jack” Hadley, and Executive Director, Daniel J. Pittman recently had the opportunity to participate in the Armed Forces Farewell ...

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin took a swipe Wednesday ... A 1975 graduate of West Point, Austin urged cadets to follow the academy's timeless values during periods of upheaval.

During his time Austin oversaw the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, led the more than 50-nation coalition supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia, and directed the most intense naval combat ...

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin rebuked an argument from his possible successor, Pete Hegseth, that women should not be in combat while addressing West Point cadets. "It isn't 1948. It is 2024 ...

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for two weeks at the start of 2024 for complications arising from surgery to ...

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks ... Black defense secretary. Austin repeatedly said he believed extremism was not a ...

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in Germany for a final meeting ... group and continue to drive and lead through it.” Allies point to at least one option for moving forward.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin bid farewell Friday to the forces and personnel he has led through a ...