As a general and as defense secretary, Lloyd Austin earned a reputation as a man of few words who avoids the spotlight, a trait the White House saw as a plus — until now.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday made his first public appearance since he was hospitalized over complications of a procedure to treat prostate cancer, delivering opening remarks at a ...

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WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1 due to complications from an elective medical procedure, the Pentagon announced late Friday in a short statement.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin retired as a four-star Army general, after three years as commander of U.S. Central Command. ... Despite his high-profile job, he is a reluctant public figure.

Joe Biden and Lloyd Austin at the State of the Union address on Feb. 7. Jacquelyn Martin / Bloomberg via Getty Images file Austin has been less than forthcoming compared with his predecessors.