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Veterans and lawmakers react to Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, who opposes women in combat roles

Veterans and lawmakers react to Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, who opposes women in combat roles

by Jonas Blum | Nov 14, 2024 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Concern, questions and condemnation from veterans and members of Congress have grown since President-elect Trump announced Pete Hegseth, a Fox News contributor and retired Army National Guardsman, as his selection for Secretary of Defense. Hegseth, who...
Military to use ground troops more, Special Ops Chief says

Military to use ground troops more, Special Ops Chief says

by Stephanie Haines | Feb 24, 2014 | National Security

WASHINGTON – The military is focusing on using troops more strategically in future ground operations, the head of the Army Special Forces Command said Monday. During a panel discussion on the need for humans in land operations following recent defense budget cuts,...

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