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Monday, February 12, 2024

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Sunday afternoon following symptoms of an "emergent bladder issue," according to the Pentagon. He has since transferred his duties to his deputy.

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... "Today, at approximately 2:20 pm, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III was transported by his security detail to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to be seen for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue," Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a statement Sunday afternoon.

Ryder initially reported that Austin would retain his duties as defense secretary while in the hospital. However, Ryder said Sunday evening that Austin had "transferred the functions and duties of the office" to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks.

The initial statement said that Hicks, along with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, White House, and Congress were notified.

A White House official confirmed Sunday evening that the Office of the Secretary of Defense had informed the White House and National Security Council about Austin's hospitalization. The official directed further questions about Austin's health to the Pentagon. ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-02-11 08:13 PM | Reply

Hope he's alright. As I read this, I'm up at the Mayo Clinic recovering from a kidney tumor removal surgery. Coming along well but painful as all ----. Wouldn't wish it on anyone.

#2 | Posted by bigalxenos at 2024-02-12 09:39 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

I too wish the man well. Cancer is a Real 'B'...
Took both of my parents...and will likely take
me as well eventually.

#3 | Posted by earthmuse at 2024-02-13 07:01 AM | Reply

#2 | Posted by bigalxenos

A coworker had a portion of one removed at the Cleveland Clinic for cancer. It was a rough recovery. He had to go there because everyone else in the region just wanted to remove the whole kidney. That is not ideal...

#4 | Posted by GalaxiePete at 2024-02-13 08:37 AM | Reply

I wish him well.

Good to see, also, that he was more open about things this time around, with an appropriate handling of his responsibilities.

#5 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-02-13 12:05 PM | Reply

Did he bother to tell anyone this time?

#6 | Posted by BellRinger at 2024-02-13 04:43 PM | Reply

Did he bother to tell anyone this time?

Sunday evening that Austin had "transferred the functions and duties of the office" to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks. The initial statement said that Hicks, along with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, White House and Congress were notified. A White House official confirmed Sunday evening that the Office of the Secretary of Defense had informed the White House and National Security Council about Austin's hospitalization.

Don't read much, do you?

#7 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-02-13 04:51 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

It was a jab at the last time he went to the hospital. But you knew that.

#8 | Posted by BellRinger at 2024-02-13 04:52 PM | Reply

It was a jab at the last time he went to the hospital just more stupid trolling. But you knew that.

#9 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-02-13 04:55 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

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