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Hegseth blocks promotion of several Navy officers to 1-star rank
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked the promotion of several Navy officers to the rank of one-star admiral. The move, reported by ABC News, is the latest instance of the Pentagon leadership intervening in senior military promotions, and it is drawing attention to how the Defense Department is reshaping the officer corps under the current administration.
Why now: The Defense Secretary's intervention in Navy promotions signals continued political oversight of senior military appointments, drawing scrutiny.
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