Joe Biden Nominates Retired Four-Star Army General Lloyd Austin For Secretary Of Defense

Politico: Biden picks retired general Lloyd Austin to run Pentagon

If confirmed, the retired general would become the first Black defense secretary.

President-elect Joe Biden has selected Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to serve as secretary of defense, according to three people with knowledge of the decision.

If confirmed, Austin would be the first Black person to lead the Pentagon.

In picking Austin, Biden has chosen a barrier-breaking former four-star officer who was the first Black general to command an Army division in combat and the first to oversee an entire theater of operations.

Austin’s announcement could come as soon as Tuesday morning, people familiar with the plans said Monday.

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WNU Editor: This is a surprise. The announcement was suppose to be made this Friday .... Biden Says He Will Reveal Defense Secretary Pick on Friday (Bloomberg).

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