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Pentagon defends merit-based promotions as Democrats accuse Hegseth of politicizing military ranks — John B. Driscoll | ChamberLight
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed four officers from a merit-based Army promotion list, sparking accusations of politicization from Senate Democrats while the Pentagon maintains the move was based on competence and military standards.
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ALSO MENTIONED Mark Milley, Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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