Event Brief
Pete Hegseth blocks promotions of Black and women officers
Filed: Jun 01, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Summary: Pete Hegseth reportedly blocked promotions of Black and women Navy officers, preventing eight captains from becoming admirals.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Blocked promotions of Black and women military officers, keeping eight Navy captains from becoming admirals.
WHEN: Jun 01, 2026 at 6:53 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: As part of his campaign against “woke” thinking.
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