Tag: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
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U.S. Faces Hurdles in Providing Urgent Military Aid to Ukraine Amid Congressional Debates
Amidst ongoing debates in Congress regarding foreign military spending, Pentagon officials revealed that the United States is currently unable to access its weapons stockpile to assist Ukraine in its fight against Russian forces. Major General Pat Ryder the Defense Department’s press secretary highlighted that the congressional hold on additional funding is hindering the provision of…
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Recovery Underway: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Hospitalized and Stable
The Pentagon stated Friday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is recovering after being taken to Walter Reed Medical Center on New Year’s Day owing to complications from an elective medical procedure. While the brief statement did not specify the treatment or difficulties, it did say Austin is “recovering well.” Austin’s Recovery: Pentagon Updates on Defense…