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Feb. 4, 2023
F-22 Safely Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon Off South Carolina Coast

A U.S. Air Force fighter safely shot down a Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a written statement.
Aug. 9, 2021
Austin Seeks Presidential Approval for Mandatory Troop Vaccinations by Mid-September

The COVID-19 vaccine will be mandatory for service members by mid-September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a message to the force.
Feb. 6, 2021
DOD announces use of masks and other public health measures

Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III signed a memo that, effective immediately, directs all individuals on military installations and all individuals performing official duties on behalf of the Department from any location other than the individual’s home, including outdoor shared spaces,
Feb. 4, 2021
Secretary of Defense orders military stand down to address challenge of extremism in the ranks

A Department of Defense-wide stand down will occur over the next 60 days so that each service, command and unit can take the time to have needed discussions about extremism in the ranks, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said Feb. 3.
Jan. 25, 2021
Biden Administration Overturns Transgender Exclusion Policy

President Joe Biden signed an executive order overturning the previous administration's ban on the service of transgender individuals in the military.

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