US military pier in Gaza to cost $320 million, Pentagon estimatesThe U.S. and Israel have said they hope to have the mobile pier in place and operations underway by early May.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press21 hours ago
Austin says he expected his staff would notify of hospitalizationDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin blamed his staff for the lack of communication following his hospitalization last month.By Meghann Myers2 months ago
Lloyd Austin undergoes procedure, expected to resume duties TuesdayAustin's medical issue is not expected to interfere with his cancer recovery, according to his doctors.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Austin agrees to testify before Congress about his medical missteps The defense secretary had been non-committal about appearing before lawmakers on the issue.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Army hospital settles $9.5M malpractice lawsuit after patient’s death The botched procedure took place in November 2020, when Army wife Julie Bond, 31, went in for a gastric bypass.By Sarah Sicard3 months ago
Lawmakers plan public hearing on Austin’s hospitalization and healthThe defense secretary is expected to testify on the controversy on Feb. 14 before the House Armed Services Committee.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Austin released from hospital after cancer surgery complicationsThe defense secretary left the hospital Monday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP4 months ago
Austin developed infection after prostate cancer treatmentAustin is expected to make a full recovery.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
Austin’s chief of staff failed to tell anyone about hospitalizationAustin remained hospitalized Monday, according to the Pentagon.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
Defense secretary hospitalized for surgery complicationsThe defense secretary went into the hospital on Jan. 1, the Pentagon announced.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
The Navy’s continuing cruiser debacleA lengthy and costly effort to modernize the aging cruisers has not gone as planned, the Navy admits.By Geoff Ziezulewicz7 months ago
Government should pay compensation for Cold War testing, victims sayIn the 1950s and 1960s, the Army used blowers to spray a potential carcinogen into the air surrounding a St. Louis housing project.7 months ago