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A source said Biden's decision to pick Austin over other frontrunners is based on their long-standing relationship.

Biden surprised many with his decision to name retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin his defense secretary pick.

Biden told reporters that he'll announce his intended defense secretary pick on Friday.

Top officials said Wednesday they are planning for receiving the vaccines and are working on prioritizing distribution.

A female leader could help create better, more equal standards for physical training and individual performance.

Retired Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III may become the first Black secretary of defense.

The list is a departure from last year's, which did not list challenges specific to the climate or environment.

One defense official described the situation to CNN as "scary" and "very unsettling."

Retired Army Col. Douglas Macgregor has a reputation as an iconoclastic thinker on military strategy and tactics.

Three Trump allies stepped into new roles at the Defense Department, officials announced.