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military3 months ago•2 min saved

Hegseth Defends Medal Retention for Wounded Knee Soldiers

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the 20 soldiers awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions at Wounded Knee in 1890 will keep their medals, following a review that upheld their bravery despite the controversial history of the event, which involved the killing of an estimated 250 Native Americans by U.S. troops. The decision continues a pattern of the military and government revisiting historical narratives and honors related to contentious events.

via NBC News|

#history #medalofhonor #military

entertainment1 year ago•0 min saved

Hegseth's Pentagon Bid Faces Uncertainty Amidst Allegations and Lack of Support

Late-night talk shows have been humorously discussing the uncertain prospects of Pete Hegseth's nomination, highlighting the political and comedic angles of the situation.

via The New York Times|

#comedy #entertainment #latenight

politics1 year ago•9 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Pete Hegseth's Defense Nomination Amid Personal and Political Scrutiny

Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel discusses the challenges Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, may face due to his lack of experience. Hagel expresses concerns about potential politicization of the military and the implications of Hegseth's controversial views, such as removing senior officers deemed "too woke." Hagel warns that such actions could lead to resignations and weaken U.S. military leadership and security.

via NPR|

#chuckhagel #defensedepartment #militaryleadership

politics1 year ago•0 min saved

Trump's Pentagon Picks Face Scrutiny Amid Allegations and Controversy

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is reconsidering Pete Hegseth's nomination for Defense Secretary following allegations of sexual assault. A complaint has surfaced detailing an incident in 2017 where Hegseth allegedly assaulted a woman in a hotel after a Republican conference. The woman involved reportedly signed a nondisclosure agreement with Hegseth.

via The Washington Post|

#defensedepartment #pentagon #petehegseth

politics1 year ago•8 min saved

Trump's Controversial Defense Picks Signal Major Military Overhaul

Female veterans express concern over President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, who has criticized women serving in combat roles. Despite the lifting of the combat exclusion policy in 2013, which allowed women to serve in all military positions, Hegseth's past comments suggest he may support reinstating restrictions. Veterans fear this could undermine progress and exacerbate existing issues like sexual harassment in the military. Critics, including veterans and politicians, argue that gender should not determine military capability and emphasize the importance of diversity in the armed forces.

via CNN|

#defensedepartment #genderequality #militarypolicy