Lloyd Austin date of birth:
August 8, 1953
How old is Lloyd Austin?
73
Where was Lloyd Austin born?
Thomasville, Georgia, United States
Lloyd Austin body shape:
Average
What color are Lloyd Austin's eyes?
Black
What color is Lloyd Austin's hair?
Black
Is Lloyd Austin gay or straight?
Straight
What is Lloyd Austin's ethnicity?
Black
What is Lloyd Austin nationality?
American
Where did Lloyd Austin go to university?
Auburn University
What is Lloyd Austin's occupation?
Military man
Short Biography
Lloyd James Austin III (born 8 August 1953) is a United States Army general. He is the 12th and current commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM). Austin is the first African American to head the organization. Prior to current assignment, General Austin served as the 33rd Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army from January 31, 2012 to March 8, 2013. His previous assignment was as the last Commanding General of United States Forces - Iraq, Operation New Dawn, which lasted until December 15, 2011. On December 6, 2012, the Pentagon announced that President Obama had nominated General Austin to lead the U.S. Central Command. Austin was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on March 5, 2013, and assumed command on March 22, 2013. Of his service in Iraq, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said: