The famous 69-year-old Lloyd James Austin III was born on August 8, 1953, and is recognized as a retired United States Army four-star general who has served as the 28th United States secretary of defense since January 22, 2021. He is the first African American to serve in this role. Austin previously served as the 12th commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM) from 2013 to 2016.

Lloyd Austin children: Does Lloyd Austin have children?

Lloyd Austin has been married for 40 years to his wife Charlene Austin, and the duo does not have any children together. However, his wife Charlene has a son from a previous relationship, but not much public information is available on him.

Lloyd got married to Charlene Austin after the duo met at Auburn University, the college from which they both graduated.

Charlene is known as a national advisor for the Military Child Education Coalition. She is also a board member of the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University.

Charlene provided volunteer consulting to local and national non-profit organizations from 2009 to 2016. She also serves on the Board of Governance for United Way Suncoast based in Tampa Florida and the Advisory Committee for the United Way Suncoast -Mission United Project.

Charlene has been recognized for her work in public service and was awarded 2013 the Secretary of the Army Public Service Award for her contributions to the community.

Austin has previously praised Charlene for her work and for dedicating “her time and energy to the care and sustainment of military families.”

Source: Ghanafuo.com