Lloyd Austin
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 71 |
| Date of birth | August 8,1953 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Born | Mobile |
| Alabama | |
| United States | |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Charlene Austin |
| Commands helds | United States Central Command |
| Education | Auburn University |
| United States Military Academy | |
| United States Military Academy West Point Admissions Office | |
| Webster University | |
| Command and General Staff College (CGSC) | |
| Full name | Lloyd James Austin III |
| Position | United States Secretary of Defense |
| United States Secretary of Defense since 2021 | |
| Previous position | Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army (2012–2013) |
| Awards | Expert Infantryman Badge |
| Combat Action Badge | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 428981 |
Lloyd Austin Life story
Lloyd James Austin III is a retired United States Army four-star general who has served as the 28th United States secretary of defense since January 22, 2021. He is the first African American to serve in this role.
Ukraine war: Russia hits most settlements in one day, says Kyiv
... US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned this week: " I can guarantee that without our support [Russia s Vladimir] Putin will be successful...
US strikes Syria bases used by Iran-linked groups
... Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said the strikes were in response to recent attacks on US bases in Iraq and Syria by Iranian-backed militia groups...
Li Shangfu: Chinese defence minister sacked
... The sanctions were thought to be a sticking point for Gen Li, who refused to meet his US counterpart Lloyd Austin at a Singapore defence summit earlier this year...
How far would the US go to defend Israel?
... Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin have both asserted that the US would respond if the situation escalates and any US personnel or military are targeted...
Iran warns Israel to stop war in Gaza or region will 'go out of control'
... US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin warned of the prospect of " significant escalation of attacks" on US troops or citizens...
Rishi Sunak to visit Israel as world leaders seek de-escalation
... Officials have also pointed out that Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has met his US counterpart Lloyd Austin in Washington " to co-ordinate" their approach...
Putin is ready to take advantage of Israel-Gaza war - Steve Rosenberg
... " We can and will stand by Israel, even as we stand by Ukraine, " said US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin at a meeting of Nato defence ministers...
US moves warships closer to Israel after Hamas attack
... US defence secretary Lloyd Austin said the USS Gerald R...
Li Shangfu: Chinese defence minister sacked
By George WrightBBC News
China has officially sacked its Defence Minister Li Shangfu , two months after he disappeared from public life.
No explanation has been given for his removal, nor has a replacement been announced for his job.
His sacking follows recent, including Qin Gang -
Mr Qin and Mr Li were also removed from their positions on the State Council , the country's ministry, on Tuesday.
China's top legislators, the Standing Committee of The National People's Congress, approved the removal of both men, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
His dismissal leaves China without a Defence Minister as it prepares to host foreign defence officials in Beijing This Week .
Reuters last month that he was under investigation for suspected corruption related to equipment procurement and development.
He was last seen in public on 29 August, at a Beijing security forum with African nations. He had only been in The Post since March.
An aerospace engineer who began his career at a satellite and rocket launch centre, Gen Li has had a smooth ascent through the ranks of the military and Chinese political elite.
In 2018, when he headed the equipment development arm of the military, he was sanctioned by the US government over China's purchases of Russian combat aircraft and arms.
The sanctions were thought to be a sticking point for Gen Li , who refused to meet his US counterpart Lloyd Austin at a Singapore defence summit earlier this year.
He was said to be a favourite of President Xi Jinping , just like Mr Qin, who has now been stripped of his last government title.
In July , Mr Qin was removed as China's Foreign Minister just seven months into The Job .
No reason was given for Mr Qin's removal either but the saying he had an extramarital affair while in his post as ambassador to the United States .
Soon after, two leaders of an elite unit managing its nuclear arsenal were replaced,
General Li Yuchao who headed The People 's Liberation Army's (PLA) Rocket Force unit and his deputy had " disappeared" for months before their dismissals were announced.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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