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Austin is sworn in as defense secretary, attends briefings on coronavirus pandemic, other operations

Austin is sworn in as defense secretary, attends briefings on coronavirus pandemic, other operations Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin gives an elbow bump to Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, upon his arrival at the Pentagon Jan. 22, 2021. With then is Acting Defense Secretary David Norquist. Austin was sworn in as the 28th defense secretary shortly afterward. CAITLIN M. KENNEY/STARS AND STRIPES By CAITLIN M. KENNEY | STARS AND STRIPES Published: January 22, 2021 WASHINGTON Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin was confirmed Friday by the Senate to be the 28th defense secretary and the first Black man to hold the position.

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For 1st Black Pentagon chief, racism challenge is personal

For 1st Black Pentagon chief, racism challenge is personal by Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press Posted Jan 22, 2021 5:11 pm EDT Last Updated Jan 22, 2021 at 5:14 pm EDT Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrives at the Pentagon, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) WASHINGTON Newly confirmed Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will have to contend not only with a world of security threats and a massive military bureaucracy, but also with a challenge that hits closer to home: rooting out racism and extremism in the ranks. Austin took office Friday as the first Black defence chief, in the wake of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, where retired and current military members were among the rioters touting far-right conspiracies.

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Breaking News | International News US Senate confirms Lloyd Austin as first black Pentagon chief

Views: Visits 96 The United States Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee retired Army General Lloyd Austin for secretary of defence, making him the first African American to hold the top Pentagon position. Austin gained broad support from Republicans and Democrats alike in the Senate, winning confirmation by a 93-2 vote. “General Austin is an exceptionally qualified leader with a long and distinguished career in the United States military, said Senator Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee. ”Austin will take charge of the US Department of Defense at a time when US strategic priorities have shifted to focus increasingly on near-peer competition with China and Russia, Reed said.

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House approves waiver for Biden Pentagon pick Lloyd Austin - TheGrio

House approves waiver for Biden Pentagon pick Lloyd Austin Thursday’s 326-78 vote would grant a waiver that would exempt Austin from the seven-year rule Lloyd Austin as President Joe Biden’s secretary of defense, brushing aside concerns that his retirement occurred inside the seven-year window that safeguards civilian leadership of the military. Thursday’s 326-78 vote would grant a waiver that would exempt Austin from the seven-year rule. All signs point to quick action in the Senate after that, putting Austin on track to be confirmed as secretary by week’s end. Austin, a 41-year veteran of the Army, has promised to surround himself with qualified civilians and include them in policy decisions. He said he has spent nearly his entire life committed to the principle of civilian control over the military.

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Austin waiver, confirmation sent to Senate floor; House to vote on waiver

Austin waiver, confirmation sent to Senate floor; House to vote on waiver
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