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Under Hegseth, Women’s Share of Top Military Promotions Plunged This Year

Under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the percentage of women nominated for top military promotions has fallen to its lowest point in more than two decades. This decline occurred during the current fiscal year, impacting the representation of women in senior leadership roles within the armed forces.

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Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 01:16 PM EDT

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