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Pentagon's Officer Promotion Removals Spark Criticism
Filed: Mar 30, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Summary: Democrats criticize Pete Hegseth's removal of Black and female officers from promotion lists, prompting a Pentagon review.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: removed officers from promotion lists
WHEN: Mar 30, 2026 at 5:19 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Decision diverged from standard practice and is under review.
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