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Military moves to cut suicides, but defers action on guns

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a number of improvements in access to mental health care to try to reduce suicides in the military.

By Tara Copp, AP and Lolita C. Baldor, AP

10 days ago

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks during a joint statement with his Israeli counterpart, Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant following their meeting at Ben Gurion International Airport in Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Defense Secretary Austin’s visit to Israel reveals divisions on Iran

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday discussed Iran’s nuclear ambitions with his Israeli counterpart on a visit to the country.

2 weeks ago

Egypt ties an ‘essential pillar’ in region, Austin says

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Cairo on the latest leg of his Middle East tour.

3 weeks ago

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin makes unannounced visit to Baghdad

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he held talks with top Iraqi officials, including the prime minister and defense minister.

3 weeks ago

‘A big deal’: US, Philippines tighten military ties

The United States and the Philippines have announced an expansion of America’s military presence in the Southeast Asian country.

7 weeks ago

Austin in Philippines to discuss larger US military presence

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in the Philippines for talks on deploying larger numbers of U.S. forces and weapons in more Philippine military camps.

8 weeks ago