Lloyd Austin Released From Hospital and Resumes ‘Full Duties’

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital after a several-day stay at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, according to the Pentagon.

Austin was released Tuesday afternoon at approximately 3:30 p.m. “following consultation with medical staff,” a statement said, adding he had “resumed his full functions and duties” as of 5:00 p.m. and is “recovering well.”

The Deputy Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the White House, and Congress have been notified.

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