Category: Lloyd Austin

Chances of Re-Enlistment Unclear for Discharged Troops After Pentagon Formally Rescinds COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

The Department of Defense has announced it is formally ending the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the U.S. Military and the National Guard but did not provide any signal as to whether those discharged due to having refused the vaccine would have any chance of being re-enlisted. “No individuals currently serving in the Armed Forces shall be…


Chances of Reenlistment Unclear for Discharged Troops After Pentagon Rescinds COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

The Department of Defense is formally ending the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the U.S. military and the National Guard, but did not provide any signal as to whether those discharged over having refused the vaccine would have any chance of being reenlisted. Meanwhile, for those who are currently serving in the armed forces, none “shall be…


The United States Will Address Australia’s Military Capability Gap, Says Secretary of Defense

The United States and Australia have committed to significantly increasing defence cooperation to plug Australia’s capability gap and counter the growing threat of Beijing in the Indo-Pacific region. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Washington D.C. for…


Pentagon Chief Reveals Plans for COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that he wants to keep imposing the U.S. military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate amid calls by Republicans and a small number of Democrats to scrap the rule in light of recent recruitment shortfalls. This past week more than 20 Republican governors sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking that the…


LIVE NOW: Defense Leaders Speak at the Annual Reagan National Defense Forum

Defense leaders speak at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum on Dec. 3. SCHEDULE: 1700GMT – Gen. Paul Nakasone, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command 1800GMT – Gen. B. Chance “Salty” Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force Hon. Christine Wormuth, Secretary, U.S. Army 1900GMT – Secretary of Defense, General Lloyd Austin 2010GMT – Avril Haines,…


Defense Leaders Speak at the Annual Reagan National Defense Forum

Defense leaders speak at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum on Dec. 3. SCHEDULE: 1700GMT – Gen. Paul Nakasone, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command 1800GMT – Gen. B. Chance “Salty” Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force Hon. Christine Wormuth, Secretary, U.S. Army 1900GMT – Secretary of Defense, General Lloyd Austin 2010GMT – Avril Haines,…


Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin Delivers Speech

At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis Richard McDonough will give a keynote speech at 1 p.m. ET on Nov. 11 to celebrate the service of those who dedicated their lives to the U.S. military past and present. Friday, Nov. 11 marks the 40th anniversary of…


Austin, McDonough Deliver Remarks at Vietnam Memorial on Veteran’s Day

At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis Richard McDonough will give a keynote speech at 1 p.m. ET on Nov. 11 to celebrate the service of those who dedicated their lives to the U.S. military past and present. Friday, Nov. 11 marks the 40th anniversary of…


LIVE NOW: Austin, McDonough Deliver Remarks at Vietnam Memorial on Veteran’s Day

At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis Richard McDonough will give a keynote speech at 1 p.m. ET on Nov. 11 to celebrate the service of those who dedicated their lives to the U.S. military past and present. Friday, Nov. 11 marks the 40th anniversary of…


Capitol Report (Nov. 3): Authorities Reveal Details on Pelosi’s Attacker; Border City Facing $20 Million in Hospital Debt

The man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi is an illegal immigrant from Canada, authorities confirm. We also have more information about him from his ex-girlfriend’s lawyer. It’s five days until the midterms. President Joe Biden is busy campaigning for vulnerable Democrats. What’s noteworthy about where he is going and where he isn’t? We speak to…