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March 28, 2026 • Google News World

Defense Secretary Hegseth Removes Four Officers from Promotion List

Four officers, including two black men and two women, have been removed from a promotion list by Defense Secretary Hegseth. The removals were reportedly made without explanation.

According to reports, the four officers were among those eligible for promotion within the military. However, their names were not released publicly.

Hegseth’s office has declined to comment on the reasons behind the removals. The Pentagon has also stated that it does not comment on personnel matters.

The incident has sparked concerns about potential bias in the promotion process. An investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the removals.

The incident has been reported by multiple news outlets, including NPR and The Guardian.

Source: Google News World