Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been discharged from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after a two-week hospitalization. In a statement released today, it was confirmed that Secretary Austin is recovering well, and on the advice of his medical team, he will continue to recuperate and perform his duties remotely for a period of time before returning to the Pentagon.
The Secretary's health journey began in early December when he underwent surgery for prostate cancer. However, he did not disclose this information to the White House at the time. Following the surgery on December 22, Secretary Austin experienced complications during the holiday period, which necessitated his return to the hospital at the beginning of the new year.
