Feb 26 WATCH: Pentagon releases report on failure to quickly notify Biden and others of Austin’s hospitalization By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The review, which was done by Secretary Lloyd Austin's subordinates, largely absolves anyone of wrongdoing for the secrecy surrounding his hospitalization, which included several days in the intensive care unit. Continue reading
Feb 22 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Houthis continue attacks on Red Sea shipping By Associated Press The Houthis launched attacks Thursday on both Israel and a ship traveling through the Gulf of Aden, setting the vessel ablaze and again demonstrating their ability to launch assaults despite facing U.S.-led airstrikes targeting their forces. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Pentagon says Austin is expected to be released from the hospital on Tuesday By Tara Copp, Associated Press Austin has had ongoing health issues since undergoing surgery in December to treat prostate cancer. He was taken back to Walter Reed on Sunday for a bladder issue and admitted to intensive care for the second time since the surgery. Continue reading
Feb 12 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as hospitalized Austin cancels trip for NATO meeting By Tara Copp, Associated Press Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized again Sunday to address a bladder issue as he continues to recover from prostate cancer and has transferred authorities to his deputy, the Pentagon said. Continue reading
Feb 11 Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized with bladder issue, Pentagon says By Tara Copp, Associated Press The Pentagon said Sunday that Austin was transported to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center around 2:20 p.m. and “is retaining the functions and duties of his office.”… Continue reading
Feb 06 The Pentagon believes it has identified the problem behind fatal Osprey crash and grounding of fleet By Tara Copp, Associated Press The Pentagon believes it has identified the mechanical failure in an Osprey aircraft that led to a fatal crash in Japan and the grounding of the fleet for two months. Continue reading
Feb 05 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as U.S. warns of more retaliation if attacked by Iranian allies By Jon Gambrell, Tara Copp, Associated Press After a weekend of retaliatory strikes, the United States is warning Iran and the militias it arms and funds that it will conduct more attacks if American forces in the Mideast continue to be targeted. Continue reading
Feb 01 Watch 4:15 Austin apologizes for failing to tell White House about his cancer and hospitalization By Solveig Rennan, Eliot Barnhart Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin offered a full apology for failing to disclose his battle with prostate cancer. The military's second-in-command kept President Biden in the dark when he was initially diagnosed in December and during subsequent hospitalizations. That prompted new… Continue watching
Feb 01 WATCH: Austin says he did not tell staff to keep White House in dark on hospitalization By Lolita Baldor, Tara Copp, Associated Press Austin is speaking to reporters in the Pentagon briefing room on Thursday, providing his most extensive comments to date on the secrecy surrounding his cancer diagnosis and struggles with complications since his surgery on Dec. 22. Continue reading
Jan 29 WATCH: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin returns to work at the Pentagon after cancer surgery complications By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin returned to work at the Pentagon on Monday after nearly a month's absence because of prostate cancer and met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Continue reading