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...