Department of Defense - DoD

The issues military families experience have been exacerbated by 20 years of continuous war and now the pandemic.

The Pentagon's Inspector General is taking a look at DoD efforts to prevent war crimes.

In the message to the Defense Department, Austin said he was honored to serve again.

Austin tweeted immediately following his confirmation that he's proud to be the first African American to hold the position.

President Joe Biden has promised to overturn a Pentagon policy limiting the service of transgender individuals.

The full Senate is expected to confirm Austin to be the defense secretary following the waiver votes.

David Norquist, previously the deputy defense secretary, is now the acting defense secretary, the DoD said.

It's an issue Austin said he personally experienced during his 41-year career as an Army officer.

Instead of a parade, small contingents from each branch will pass in review below the West Front of the Capitol.

John Whitley, assistant secretary of the Army for financial management and comptroller, will serve as the acting secretary.