Following a medical procedure, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is recovering at home.

Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder confirmed on Tuesday that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is recuperating at home following a medical procedure earlier in the month. There is currently no expected date for his return to the office. Austin has been performing his duties remotely, including participating in the 18th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Tuesday. The group, consisting of over 50 countries, meets monthly to coordinate security assistance for Ukraine.

January 23, 2024
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