US Defense Secretary transfers duties to Deputy.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has transferred his duties to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks as he undergoes treatment following his recent hospitalization for health issues. This comes after Austin experienced an "emergent bladder issue" and was admitted to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Virginia. The Pentagon has notified the White House, Congress and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the situation.
February 11, 2024
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