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 Blue Ridge Marathon, Down by Downtown music fest preview Gene Marrano April 15, 2026 Roanoke Rambler owner cancels interview after claiming costs exceed revenue Ian Price April 15, 2026 Virginia lawmakers push back on Gov. Spanberger’s cannabis amendments Ian Price April 15, 2026