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Austin reflects on his tenure as secretary of defense

Austin reflects on his tenure as secretary of defense

Lloyd J Austin III, in his farewell remarks as secretary of defense, reflected on a career spanning 45 years, including his leadership of the Pentagon since 2021. Addressing troops, Austin highlighted achievements such as recalibrating the military's focus on China, rallying support for Ukraine, preventing conflict in the

US and Philippines deepen military ties with new intelligence pact, coordination center

US and Philippines deepen military ties with new intelligence pact, coordination center

Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas” played, and SecDef Lloyd Austin and Philippine officials signed a landmark General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) in Manila, enhancing intelligence sharing and cooperation between the two allies, per Defense One. The agreement sets protocols for safeguarding classified information and represents

New York mag highlights polarization around Pete Hegseth for DOD secretary

New York mag highlights polarization around Pete Hegseth for DOD secretary

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of Defense, faces skepticism in a New York piece. Hegseth, a former Army National Guard officer with deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay, brings firsthand military experience to the role; however, his transition from military officer to conservative media figure—