The military services on Friday will lay out plans to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for addressing safety concerns stemming from a fatal 2023 crash. Smaller command posts already are being tested at the National Training Center and overseas. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalization last month is prompting the Pentagon to create new policies for leadership absences. It took a lot of questions and a decade of research for Doug Melville to learn the extent of his family's military history. The agency's executive director was found to have used her position to get one of her partners promoted. Austin, 70, has had ongoing health issues since undergoing surgery for prostate cancer in December. By Tara Copp, AP
3 months ago This next round of collaborative combat aircraft development could involve the U.S.’s closest and “most strategic” international partners, Kendall said. Austin's medical issue is not expected to interfere with his cancer recovery, according to his doctors. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks assumed defense secretary duties late Sunday afternoon. A training pipeline for up to 30 junior warrant officers could be in the works to begin later this year. Load More