The delayed announcement about Secretary Austin is the latest in secrecy from the military, including details on troop injuries.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spent much of this past week in the hospital, the Pentagon announced Friday evening. The hospitalization came as a result of complications following an elective procedure, according to the Department of Defense.
Austin was hospitalized on Monday, Jan. 1 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The Pentagon has not said what the initial medical procedure was or what the complications were the required Austin to receive care. He remains at Walter Reed as of press time.
NBC News reports that Austin’s treatment included four days in the intensive care unit, citing two senior administration officials. Task & Purpose has not been able to independently confirm that as of press time.
“Secretary Austin is still in the hospital and recovering well. He resumed his full duties last evening,” Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a statement to Task & Purpose.
