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Austin Wins Senate Confirmation As 1st Black Pentagon Chief

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The United State Senate has confirmed the nomination of General (retired) Lloyd Austin to serve as secretary of the defense department, making him the first ever African American to occupy the top pentagon position.

The nomination was confirmed in an overwhelming 93-2 vote.

Soon he was sworn in by Tom Muir, acting director of Washington Headquarters Services. Thereafter, Austin received an intelligence briefing.

Vice President Kamala Harris would administer the ceremonial oath to Austin next week.