Female Navy officers say they fear a career cap after Hegseth cuts women from promotions list
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed nine Navy officers, including all the women, from a promotion list to one-star admiral. Female Navy officers say this action makes them worry their careers have a limit and fear it may hurt future female leaders in the military.Key Facts
- The Navy had selected 31 officers for promotion to one-star admiral before Hegseth cut nine names from the list.
- All women originally on the list (three women) were removed from promotion consideration.
- Two Black men were also removed from the promotion list.
- Women make up about 25% of all Navy officers and nearly 33% of mid-level Navy ranks.
- Female officers expressed concern that their advancement may now be politicized or capped.
- The Pentagon has not explained why the removals happened and says promotions are based on merit, not gender or race.
- The officer promotion process involves a board that recommends the best-qualified officers.
- The involved Navy Secretary who ordered the initial recommendations was an appointee of President Donald Trump.
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