US EditionDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes duty after undergoing procedure at Walter Reed
- Austin is dealing with bladder issues following prostate cancer treatment, per Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder.
- The successful procedure Austin underwent is elective and not related to his cancer, maintaining his excellent prognosis, Ryder stated.
- No changes are expected in Austin's official schedule, including Memorial Day events participation, after the successful procedure, Ryder confirmed.
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No changes are expected in his official schedule at this time, informed the Pentagon.
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US Defense Secretary Austin Undergoes Hospital Treatment
In January, it was revealed that the American defense secretary had been hospitalized twice and undergone surgery without informing President Joe Biden. Some senior Republicans called for Austin’s dismissal, but the president expressed continued confidence in his defense chief.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes duty after undergoing procedure at Walter Reed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin underwent a medical procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Friday evening and has resumed duty after temporarily transferring power to his
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes duty after undergoing
WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin underwent a medical procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Friday evening and has resumed duty after temporarily transferring power to his deputy, Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a statement. Austin is continuing to deal with bladder issues that arose in December following his treatment for prostate cancer, Ryder said.
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US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has successfully undergone a medical procedure for bladder problems and has returned to duty, Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said. According to him, the procedure at a hospital near Washington took two and a half hours, at which time Austin surrendered his powers to his deputy Caitlin Hicks. At 8:25pm (3:25am GMT on Saturday), Austin resumed his duties as Secretary of Defense. In February, due to bladder pr…
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes duty after undergoing procedure at Walter Reed
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin underwent a medical procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Friday evening and has resumed duty after temporarily transferring power to his deputy, Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a statement.
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