September 1, 2026 · Personnel, Competence & Administrative Failure

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Hegseth Strikes at Least Six of 18 Army Officers From the Two-Star Promotion List Approved by Their Peers

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in recent weeks removed the names of at least six Army officers from a list of 18 who had been approved for promotion to two-star general by a board of senior Army leaders, NBC News...

August 28, 2026 · Personnel, Competence & Administrative Failure

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Hegseth Blocks the Promotions of Four Army Officers Tied to Generals He Fired

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked the promotions of four Army officers selected for one-star rank, some with ties to senior Army generals he had removed, a U.S. official told The Hill anonymously on Aug. 28, 2026...