Lloyd Austin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lloyd Austin
Occupation	Military Personnel
Date Of Birth	Aug 8, 1953(1953-08-08)
Age	71
Country	United States
Birth City	Mobile
Horoscope	Leo

Lloyd Austin Biography

Lloyd Austin is one of the most popular and richest Military Personnel who was born on August 8, 1953 in Mobile, United States. Austin was born August 8, 1953 in Mobile, Alabama. He was raised in Thomasville in Georgia. In June 1975, he graduated from West Point’s United States Military Academy with a Bachelor in Science degree. Later, he earned a Master of Arts degree at Auburn University’s College of Education (in counselor education) in 1986 and a Master of Arts in management from Webster University (1989). He graduated from the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced courses at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army War College.

Austin was recalled to the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in 1993. He commanded the 2nd Battalion and 505th Parachute Infantry regiment. Later, he was the G-3 of the 82nd Airborne Division. After graduating from the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks in Pennsylvania, he commanded 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was soon assigned to the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., as the Chief, Joint Operations Division, J-3 on the Joint Staff. His next assignment was that of Assistant Division Commander for Maneuver (3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized), Fort Stewart in Georgia). He was the ADC-M and helped to lead the invasion of Iraq by the division in March 2003.

On December 8, 2006, Austin was promoted to lieutenant general, and assumed command of the XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Austin handed over command of XVIII Corps to become Director of the Joint Staff in August 2009.

In February 2008, Austin became the second highest ranking commander in Iraq, taking command of the Multi-National Corps – Iraq (MNC-I). As commander of MNC-I, he directed the operations of approximately 152,000 joint and coalition forces in all sectors of Iraq.

After graduating from West Point, Austin was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. After graduating from West Point, Austin was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division,Mechanized in Germany. He served as a Scout Platoon Leader and a Rifle Leader in A Company 1st Battalion 7th Infantry. After completing the Infantry Officer Advanced Course and completing this assignment, he was assigned the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg (North Carolina). He commanded Combat Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry, 508th Infantry, and served as Assistant S-3 (Operations), for 1st Brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division.

Lloyd Austin Net Worth

Lloyd Austin is one of the richest Military Personnel from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lloyd Austin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Lloyd James Austin III, born August 8, 1953, is a former Four-Star General in the United States Army. He was the 12th Commander of United States Central Command. Austin was the first black commander of the organization. Austin was the 33rd Vice-Chairman of the United States Army, serving from January 31, 2012 to March 8, 2013, before he was assigned to CENTCOM. Prior to CENTCOM, Austin was the 33rd Vice Chief of Staff of United States Army from January 31, 2012 to March 8, 2013. The Pentagon announced on December 6, 2012 that President Barack Obama had appointed Austin to head the U.S. Central Command. On March 5, 2013, the U.S. Senate confirmed Austin and he assumed command on March 22, 2013. Austin retired from the military on April 5, 2016. He was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal and the Army Distinguished Service Medal. The Defense Superior Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit were also presented to him.

Austin was sent to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1981 as the Operations Officer of the U.S. Army Indianapolis District Recruiting Command. He also commanded a company within the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion. After completing his assignment, Austin attended Auburn University to complete his master’s in Education. After completing his assignment, he was assigned to the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York. He served as a company tactical officer. After completing the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth (Kansas), he was assigned the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum (New York), where he was the S-3 (Operations) and then the executive officer for 2nd Battalion 22nd Infantry. Later, he was the Executive Officer of 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division Light Infantry and then as Director of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security at Fort Drum, New York.

Austin served from September 2003 until August 2005 as the Commanding General of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), with duty as Commander, Combined Joint Task Force 180, during the War in Afghanistan. His next position was Chief of Staff of the United States Central Command at MacDill AFB, in Tampa, Florida, from September 2005 until October 2006.

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Who is Lloyd Austin Dating?

According to our records, Lloyd Austin married to Charlene Austin. As of December 1, 2023, Lloyd Austin’s is not dating anyone.

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Austin’s retirement ceremony took place at Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall on April 5, 2016.

Facts & Trivia

Lloyd Ranked on the list of most popular Military Personnel. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Lloyd Austin celebrates birthday on August 8 of every year.

On May 29, 2018, GEN. (Ret.) Austin was appointed as an independent director on the Board of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, a healthcare organization with 115,000 employees in the United States and United Kingdom. Tenet Healthcare leadership recognized Austin for his years of military service and leadership and expects to tap into his valuable insight and commitment to service to improve Tenet’s performance and guide policy and business strategy.

What is Lloyd Austin salary?

According to company proxy statements he’s received about $1.4 million in compensation since joining the board in 2016. United Technologies Corporation merged with Raytheon in April of 2020. Austin was confirmed as President Biden’s Secretary of Defense on January 22, 2021.

Does Lloyd Austin have a family?

Austin and his wife, Charlene Denise Banner Austin , have been married for over forty years. Charlene worked as a non-profit administrator and served the board of the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University. He has two stepsons.

Who is Lloyd Austin wife?

Charlene Austin

How old is Lloyd Austin?

69 years (August 8, 1953)

Where did Lloyd Austin go to college?

Education