Who Is Secretary Of Defense Today?

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Lloyd J. Austin III

Who is the secretary of the Department of Defense?

Lloyd James Austin III

Who is the secretary of defense and what does he/she do?

The civilian head of the United States Department of Defense and a member of the cabinet, appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. The secretary of defense works with civilian and military advisers to formulate American military policies and make foreign policy recommendations to the president.

Who is Lloyd Austin?

Lloyd James Austin III (born August 8, 1953) is a retired United States Army four-star general serving as the 28th United States secretary of defense since January 22, 2021. He is the first African American to serve as the United States secretary of defense.

How much does the secretary of defense make?

Secretary of Defense is a Level I position in the Executive Schedule, thus earning a salary of US$221,400, as of January 2021.

What college did Lloyd Austin go to?

United States Military Academy

Who is in charge of the military after the president?

The secretary of defense

Who is the head of US military?

Chief of Staff of the United States Army

Who is a 6 star general?

So yes, there is an equivalent of a six-star general rank on the books in the US Military, but it has only been given to two people in history: John J. Pershing and George Washington, Generals of the Armies of the United States of America.

Who are the 7 world powers?

Nepal army (Gurkha’s) is the bravest army in the world.

Which is the bravest army of world?

Philippines is the most bravest country!

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