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Tuberville praises Hegseth in Secretary of Defense confirmation hearing

Many Republicans on the committee, including Tuberville, praised Hegseth and largely ignored questions about his character or experience.

January 15, 2025

Sen. Katie Britt to Defense Sec. Austin: Space Command belongs in Huntsville

President Biden is preparing to reverse the Air Force’s decision to name Redstone Arsenal as the home of Space Command.

May 17, 2023

Defense Secretary: Tuberville’s blockade damaging U.S. military

Tuberville is blocking approximately 160 military promotions because he's unhappy with a military policy related to abortions.

March 29, 2023

Mike Rogers mourns the passing of Donald Rumsfeld

Rumsfeld was 88. He served as secretary of defense under Presidents George W. Bush and Gerald Ford.

July 1, 2021

Auburn alumnus, trustee confirmed as nation’s next secretary of defense

Auburn is proud to celebrate the recent confirmation of Auburn alumnus Gen. Lloyd Austin as our nation’s secretary of defense. We applaud your incredible achievement, and thank you for your continued service to protect our country. See the full story here.

January 25, 2021

Mobile native Gen. Lloyd Austin confirmed as defense secretary

Retired four-star general Lloyd Austin on Friday became the first Black person to be confirmed as secretary of defense.

January 22, 2021

Carl, Sewell and Rogers support waiver for Gen. Austin to serve as defense secretary

The House voted in favor of the waiver permitting Gen. Austin to serve as secretary of defense.

January 22, 2021

Tuberville “excited” to support Ted Cruz’s call for an electoral commission

Despite growing Republican support, it remains inevitable that the objection to the election results will be dismissed.

January 5, 2021

Mobile native, Auburn grad selected to be next secretary of defense

Austin would become the first Black person to lead the Pentagon if he is confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

December 9, 2020

Byrne opposes Trump plan to use U.S. military to stop unrest

President Donald Trump said he would deploy active-duty American armed forces to stop unrest in major American cities if governors fail to use the National Guard. On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced that he opposed the president’s plan. Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, has been a staunch Trump supporter in the House of Representatives, … Continued

June 4, 2020