Hegseth blocks six Army officers from promotion to two-star generals: report
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked the promotion of six additional Army officers to two-star general, continuing a trend of high-level military personnel changes. Reports indicate that over 80 generals and admirals have been fired or blocked from promotion under his tenure.
Why it matters
The systematic blocking of top military promotions suggests a significant shift in the leadership structure and political control of the U.S. Department of Defense.
Defense Secretary’s latest reported interventions come amid a series of high profile departures from the Pentagon
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