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A Black admiral fixed one of the Navy’s worst messes. Mr. Hegseth blocked his promotion anyway. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked the promotions of at least 40 senior officers to general and ...

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's involvement in promotions across the military has raised concerns that he is targeting officers for their race or gender, their association with diversity, equity and ...

Like this article? Keep independent journalism alive. Support HuffPost. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly blocked the promotions of at least seven officers, including two female and two ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth struck down promotions for at least two female and two Black male Navy officers. Hegseth, who has waged war on women and minorities within his department, removed the ...

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