US Defense Secretary Austin's 911 call
sought 'subtle' ambulance approach
Posted By: NorthernDog, 1/17/2024 9:20:48 AM
WASHINGTON - U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's aide asked for the ambulance picking up the Pentagon chief to keep its lights and sirens off during a New Year's Day call to 911, according to audio of call obtained by Reuters. "Can the ambulance not show up with lights and sirens? We're trying to remain a little subtle," the aide, whose name was redacted from the audio, told the 911 dispatcher. Austin's trip to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and subsequent hospitalization was kept secret for days, including from U.S. President Joe Biden and even Austin's deputy, Kathleen Hicks. He spent
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Message Signs 19 replies
of Bad Dad Jokes on Electronic Highway
Message Signs 19 replies
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Walgreens Closing Boston Location in Poor
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Neighborhood Due to Theft, Locals Outraged (Video) 32 replies
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To combat chronic absenteeism, bipartisan
Ohio lawmakers propose paying kids to
go to school 25 replies
Ohio lawmakers propose paying kids to
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Victory Poses ‘Fundamental’ Challenge
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Victory Poses ‘Fundamental’ Challenge
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He was being sneaky about this episode from Day 1.