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The U.S. military faces internal turmoil as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismisses numerous senior officers, including those with extensive combat experience, citing a need to remove DEI initiatives. These personnel changes, occurring during ongoing conflicts, raise concerns about the hollowing out of senior leadersh...
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