June 2, 2023 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III releases statement on Pride Month Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recognizes the LGBTQ+ service members' contributions to national security during Pride Month.
June 19, 2021 Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Juneteenth The men and women of the Department of Defense are honored to participate in the first commemoration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday.