Congress 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. Alex JobinJanuary 15, 2025
National 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. StaffMay 17, 2023
Congress 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. Josh MoonMarch 29, 2023
National 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. Brandon MoseleyJuly 1, 2021
Sponsored Content 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... Auburn UniversityJanuary 25, 2021
Congress 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. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 22, 2021
National 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. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 22, 2021
National 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. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 5, 2021
National 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. Josh MoonDecember 9, 2020
Congress 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... Brandon MoseleyJune 4, 2020