Who is the current Secretary of Defense?

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Prepare for the Army Staff Sergeant or Sergeant First Class (E6) Board Exam. Utilize flashcards and multiple-choice questions with hints and explanations. Ace your exam!

The choice that identifies the current Secretary of Defense is Honorable Lloyd J. Austin III, who has been in office since January 22, 2021. The answer provided, which is Honorable Ashton Carter, was the Secretary of Defense from February 2015 to January 2017. Therefore, while Ashton Carter served in this role previously, he is not the current Secretary of Defense.

Honorable Barack H. Obama II served as President, not Secretary of Defense. Honorable John M. McHugh was the Secretary of the Army from 2014 to 2016, and Gen Mark A. Milley is currently the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, not the Secretary.