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 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 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| October 21 2024 | Austin made his fourth visit to Ukraine, meeting with President Zelenskyy and discussing strategies for defense and recruitment. |
| 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 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 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 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 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. |
| 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 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 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 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. |
| 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 | 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 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 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. |
| 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 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 13 2024 | President Biden and President Zelenskyy signed a 10-year bilateral security pact, enhancing Ukraine's defense capabilities. |
| June 2 2024 | Austin met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Singapore, reaffirming U.S. support for Ukraine against Russian aggression. |
| June 2 2024 | Austin met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Singapore, reaffirming U.S. support for Ukraine against Russian aggression. |
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