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What year was Lloyd Austin nominated to be Secretary of Defense?

  • 2018

  • 2019

  • 2020

  • 2021

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Lloyd Austin was nominated to be Secretary of Defense in 2020, becoming the first African American to lead the Pentagon. A retired four-star general, Austin previously served as the Commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM), overseeing military operations in the Middle East. If confirmed by the Senate, he will be responsible for leading the Department of Defense and managing the world's most powerful military.
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