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 VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026 Inseparable’s ‘Care That’s Fair’ Campaign Highlights VA’s Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry Emma Thomas May 8, 2026