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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has halted promotions for seven rear admirals, including trailblazer Rear Adm. Amy Bauernschmidt — the first woman to command a nuclear carrier — sparking outrage and raising alarms over possible bias. With five of the seven being women or people of color, critics question the timing amid Hegseth’s push to overhaul military culture, calling it a rejection of diversity initiatives. The Pentagon denies racism or sexism, branding media scrutiny as divisive and disrespectful, while also eliminating all cultural heritage months — signaling a dramatic, controversial shift in military leadership priorities.

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