The Pentagon has been making headlines recently due to various significant events involving the US military. This includes launching airstrikes against targets linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard and its backed militias in Iraq and Syria in response to attacks on US troops. Additionally, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization for a bladder issue and subsequent return to full duties remotely have been widely reported. There was also controversy surrounding Austin's apology for not disclosing his prostate cancer diagnosis and surgery to the public and President Biden.
The Pentagon, located in Arlington County, Virginia, is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. It serves as a symbol of the US military and is often used as a metonym for the Department of Defense and its leadership. The building is one of the world's largest office buildings by floor area and houses various military personnel and offices. The Pentagon plays a crucial role in shaping US defense policy, military strategy, and operations both domestically and internationally.
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‘Secretary Austin will recuperate and perform his duties remotely from home for a period before returning to work at the Pentagon later this week,’ the Department of Defense said
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes full duties remotely after hospitalization for bladder issue
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The US launched airstrikes against over 85 targets linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard and its backed militias in Iraq and Syria, following a deadly attack on US troops.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologizes for not disclosing his prostate cancer diagnosis and surgery to the public and President Biden