DrALJONESApr 7

Report: Hegseth has removed, forcibly retired, or blocked promotion of 12+ senior US military officers across multiple branches.

These include "combat-tested commanders with decades of operational experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Gulf War & other major US military campaigns" often based on their race, gender, or alignment with Biden policies.

Steps were taken to block or delay promotions of many Black or female senior officers.

https://www.trtworld.com/article/42f5b8e54457

#USPol #EUPol #Hegseth #news .

Here's how Pete Hegseth sent a seismic shock across US military as war with Iran rages on

Pentagon chief removes Army Chief of Staff and several senior officers in latest move that has seen over a dozen top US military officials forced into retirement, removed, or blocked from promotion, including combat-tested commanders.

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Also: “A senior Army civilian who has worked in the Pentagon for decades said people who work there are afraid to talk to one another or their superiors about concerns over Hegseth’s actions,” the New York Times reports. “Retired officers are speaking for them.”
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Pete Hegseth’s Crusade

“When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross.” – Sinclair Lewis Sinclair Lewis would have recognized Pete Hegseth

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Apr 7 at 9:31amWeb