Hegseth blocks promotion of several Navy officers to 1-star rank

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked the promotions to one-star admirals of several senior Navy officers who had been selected for promotion by a board of officials.

Jun 2, 2026 0

Hegseth blocks promotion of several Navy officers to 1-star rank

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked the promotions to one-star admirals of several senior Navy officers who had been selected for promotion by a board of officials.

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