Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made his first public appearance since being released from the Reed Medical Center, where he received treatment for complications related to prostate cancer. Austin was scheduled to lead a meeting in Brussels on the issue of Ukraine, but due to his health circumstances, he participated virtually instead. It is expected that he will return to the Pentagon later this week.
Addressing his health concerns, Austin assured allies during the meeting that his underlying prognosis for prostate cancer remains excellent. He stated that he is currently in good condition after undergoing surgery on December 22nd, which was followed by two subsequent hospitalizations. Despite working remotely, Austin resumed his duties as defense secretary on Monday, with Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks temporarily assuming his responsibilities for a 48-hour period.
