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Former SecDefs blast senator over ‘irresponsible’ nomination holds

The seven former military leaders said holding up confirmations hurts military operations.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken look towards the urn with the cremated remains of former Defense Secretary Ash Carter during a memorial service for Carter at the National Cathedral, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Washington.

Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter honored as ‘force of nature’

President Joe Biden and other past and present U.S. officials are honoring former Defense Secretary Ash Carter, who died in October of a heart attack.

4 months ago

Lloyd Austin to visit 18th Airborne Corps troops returning from Europe

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is scheduled to meet today with soldiers from the Army’s 18th Airborne Corps.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

7 months ago

Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter dies of heart attack at age 68

Carter served in the top Pentagon role from 2015 to 2017.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

7 months ago

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has coronavirus, symptoms ‘mild’

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced he tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

17 months ago

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reminds veteran of past opportunities

His actions seem to say he has the morale of the troops as his primary consideration. Far too many in those positions haven’t.

By Gerald Collins

18 months ago