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fromAxios
1 week ago

Exclusive: Hegseth's military speech a "waste of time," Panetta says

Instead, Panetta told Axios' Colin Demarest that military leaders were treated to a "recruiting speech" and complaints about "cultural issues." "Hell no," Panetta responded when asked if he would have called that meeting.
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fromwww.theatlantic.com
1 week ago

Holy Warrior

Pete Hegseth is integrating a fundamentalist Christian, theocratic agenda into the Pentagon, advocating for Christian ethos, reversing secularization, and restricting women's combat roles.
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fromAxios
1 month ago

Female vets fire back at Hegseth over claims of lowered military standards

Combat roles in the U.S. military have gender-neutral physical standards and qualifications for combat roles have not been lowered for women.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Will Pete Hegseth's 'War on Woke' Sideline Women?

The Ranger School curriculum requires extreme physical fitness, including running, lifting heavy weights, and performing strenuous activities in a limited time. It poses a significant challenge that sees high dropout rates.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Women Soldiers Will Have to Pass Sex-Neutral' Physical Test, U.S. Army Says

Women in U.S. Army combat roles must pass the same physical test as men, which may affect recruitment and retention.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

In Grueling Ranger Competition, Gender Proves No Obstacle

A female Army Ranger, First Lt. Gabrielle White, achieved remarkable success in the Best Ranger Competition, challenging stereotypes about women's capabilities in combat roles.
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