Lloyd Austin
American general
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| January 2025 | A Department of Defense Office of Inspector General report found that risks to national security were 'increased unnecessarily' during Austin's hospitalization, though no adverse impacts on operational command were identified. |
| January 20 2025 | Concluded his term as United States Secretary of Defense. |
| January 17 2025 | Austin was honored with a farewell ceremony hosted by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General CQ Brown at Conmy Hall, and received a traditional clap-out ceremony as he departed the Pentagon on his final day as Secretary of Defense. |
| December 2024 | Made thirteenth official visit to the Indo-Pacific region, stopping in Japan to engage with U.S. troops and Japanese leaders. |
| November 2024 | Completed twelfth official visit to Indo-Pacific region, with stops in Australia, the Philippines, Laos, and Fiji, participating in multiple diplomatic meetings and defense discussions. |
| November 2024 | During a meeting in Laos, Austin engaged with Indian Defense Minister Singh, highlighting the strengthening partnership between the U.S. and India amidst regional security dynamics. |
| November 2024 | Austin met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Secretary Teodoro, reaffirming the strength of the U.S.-Philippines alliance and participating in the groundbreaking for a Combined Coordination Center. |
| November 2024 | Traveled to Laos for the ADMM-Plus, delivering plenary remarks and announcing the first-ever DoD Vision Statement for a Prosperous and Secure Southeast Asia. |
| October 21 2024 | Austin made his fourth visit to Ukraine, meeting with President Zelenskyy and discussing strategies for defense and recruitment. |
| October 17 2024 | At NATO's D-ISIS Ministerial in Brussels, Austin emphasized three key lessons for success against global terrorism, highlighting the importance of vigilance, a collective response to threats, and adaptability in counterterrorism efforts. |
| October 17 2024 | On October 17, Austin discussed the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar with Israeli Minister of Defense Gallant, reaffirming U.S. support for Israel's right to defend itself. |
| October 16 2024 | Austin announced the authorization of precision strikes by U.S. Air Force B-2 bombers against Houthi-controlled weapons storage locations in Yemen, aimed at degrading the Houthis' capability to attack U.S. and international vessels. |
| October 1 2024 | On October 1, Austin expressed U.S. support for Israel's ground offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. |
| September 26 2024 | At a joint press conference in London, Austin, alongside his Australian and UK counterparts, reaffirmed the strength of the AUKUS partnership and its goals for regional security. |
| September 17 2024 | On September 17, Austin was informed by Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant about a planned operation in Lebanon as Hezbollah pagers exploded. |
| September 15 2024 | Issued a statement marking the second anniversary of AUKUS, expressing pride in the partnership's progress. |
| September 6 2024 | Austin hosted the 24th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, reinforcing the unity of 50 nations in support of Ukraine. |
| July 2024 | Made his eleventh official visit to the Indo-Pacific region, conducting engagements in Japan and the Philippines, including a historic Trilateral Ministerial Meeting and U.S.-Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. |
| July 2024 | Austin made his eleventh official visit to the Indo-Pacific, conducting significant meetings including the historic U.S.-Japan '2+2' meeting, where modernization of defense cooperation was discussed. |
| July 31 2024 | Reiterated 'unwavering commitment' to Israel's security following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh by Israel. |
| July 31 2024 | Following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Austin reiterated the United States' 'unwavering commitment' to Israel's security. |
| July 10 2024 | On July 10, the Biden administration resumed shipments of 500-pound bombs to Israel after a temporary halt. |
| June 13 2024 | President Biden and President Zelenskyy signed a 10-year bilateral security pact, enhancing Ukraine's defense capabilities. |
| June 13 2024 | Austin hosted the 23rd meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels, highlighting the coalition's commitment of over $98 billion in security assistance. |
| June 2 2024 | Austin met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Singapore, reaffirming U.S. support for Ukraine against Russian aggression. |
| May 31 2024 | Met with Admiral Dong Jun in Singapore during the Shangri-La Dialogue, discussing Taiwan Strait tensions and reaffirming U.S. commitment to one China policy. |
| April 16 2024 | Spoke on the phone with Admiral Dong Jun, Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China, marking the first conversation with a Chinese counterpart since November 2022. |
| April 15 2024 | Secretary Austin marked the 10th anniversary of the global coalition to defeat ISIL while welcoming Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to the Pentagon. |
| April 9 2024 | On April 9, Austin told the Senate Armed Services Committee that there was no evidence of genocide against Palestinians by Israel. |
| March 8 2024 | On March 8, the Defense Department announced plans for an emergency mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. |
| March 5 2024 | On March 5, Austin met with Israeli War Cabinet member Benny Gantz, condemning Hamas's attack and calling for the release of hostages. |
| February 29 2024 | Austin testified before the House Armed Services Committee regarding his hospitalization, taking full responsibility for the lack of disclosure during his absence. |
| February 23 2024 | Austin issued a statement commemorating two years since Russia's invasion, acknowledging the contributions of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. |
| February 1 2024 | Austin addressed his hospitalization in a press conference at the Pentagon. |
| January 5 2024 | Austin resumed his functions as Secretary of Defense from the hospital after spending several days in the ICU. |
| January 2 2024 | Austin experienced fever, chills, and shallow breathing, leading to his transfer to the intensive care unit, with deputy secretary Kathleen Hicks delegated authority. |
| January 1 2024 | Austin was hospitalized at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center due to complications following his surgery from December 22. |
| December 27 2023 | The U.S. announced an additional $250 million security assistance package for Ukraine, addressing urgent military needs. |
| December 22 2023 | Austin underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure to address his prostate cancer. |
| December 18 2023 | Austin announced the establishment of Operation Prosperity Guardian, a multinational maritime task force formed to address Houthi attacks on commercial ships in Yemen, which had involved over 100 attacks targeting merchant vessels from more than 35 nations. |
| December 18 2023 | Austin declared American support for Israel as 'unshakeable' on December 18. |
| December 2 2023 | On December 2, Austin stated that the United States will remain Israel’s closest friend and expressed non-negotiable support for Israel’s security. |
| December 2 2023 | In a keynote address at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Austin emphasized the global stakes of the conflict in Ukraine. |
| December 1 2023 | During the AUKUS Defence Ministers’ Meeting in California, it was announced that the AUKUS partners would launch the Innovation Challenge Series in 2024, addressing operational problems faced by partner defense forces. |
| November 2023 | Traveled to Jakarta, Indonesia for the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Plus, emphasizing U.S. commitment to ASEAN centrality. |
| November 2023 | In November, the House approved $14.5 billion in military aid for Israel, with the Biden administration seeking an unprecedented support package. |
| November 28 2023 | On November 28, the U.S. airlifted 24.5 metric tons of U.N. humanitarian supplies to Gaza. |
| November 22 2023 | Austin hosted the 17th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group virtually from the Pentagon. |
| November 20 2023 | Austin met with President Zelenskyy in Ukraine, announcing a new security assistance package valued at up to $100 million. |
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