Canada's top military commander calls out US senator for questioning a woman's role in combat - AP News
Hegseth's publicly stated opposition to women serving in combat units was the central catalyst for the debate at the Halifax International Security Forum.
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Canada’s top military commander, General Jennie Carignan, criticized U.S. Senator Jim Risch for questioning the role of women in combat. The exchange at the Halifax International Security Forum highlights the debate over Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s opposition to gender-integrated combat units.
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