Defense Secretary nominee discusses identifying white supremacist troops Ian Price January 20, 2021 1 minute read Secretary of Defense Nominee Lloyd Austin Virginia U.S. Senator Tim Kaine questioned the Secretary of Defense nominee about how the military should address the rise of white supremacy and extremism among military personnel. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Shooting incident last night on Williamson Road.Next: Optimism over COVID vaccines drives gas prices higher Related Stories U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0 Virginia consumers are more upbeat about the economy Gene Marrano February 27, 2026 0