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In 2013-2016, Lloyd Austin led CENTCOM
In the event that Lloyd Austin is nominated and subsequently approved by the United States Congress, he will become the first black person to serve as the head of the Pentagon.
Democratic President-elect Joseph Biden has decided to nominate retired General Lloyd Austin as a candidate for the post of Secretary of Defense. This was reported by Politico, citing three sources on Monday, December 7.
It is alleged that Biden may announce Austin’s nomination as of Tuesday, December 8.
From 2013 to 2016, Lloyd Austin headed the US Central Command (CENTCOM). In the event that Austin is nominated and subsequently approved by the United States Congress, he will become the first black person to serve as the head of the Pentagon.
Along with her candidacy, other applicants were considered, such as Michelle Flurnoy, as well as former Minister of National Security Jeh Johnson. Biden gave preference to the African American candidate.
We will remember, on November 23, Joe Biden announced the nomination of key officials in his administration. The official statement was posted on the Biden and Harris transition administration website.
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