The 70-year-old had that procedure done on December 22, according to the Pentagon, but began experiencing severe pain last week and was eventually admitted to Walter Reed's intensive care unit, where he then remained for four days.
The Pentagon said Sunday that Austin transferred 'certain operational responsibilities that require constant secure communications capabilities' to Hicks on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 2 - one day after he was admitted to Walter Reed.
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