Lloyd James Austin III is a retired United States Army four-star general who has served as the 28th and current United States secretary of defense since January 22, 2021.
Before retiring from the military in 2016, Austin served as the 12th... Wikipedia
Born: August 8, 1953 (age 70 years), Mobile, AL
Nationality: American
Office: United States Secretary of Defense since 2021
Spouse: Charlene Austin
Previous office: Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army (2012–2013)
Awards: Expert Infantryman Badge and Combat Action Badge
Education: United States Military Academy (1975), Webster University, Auburn University, and more