Pete Hegseth states that military academy admissions will focus solely on merit.
On Friday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth communicated with West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy about future admissions being strictly merit-based. In his memo, he emphasized that ensuring merit as the sole criterion for admission is crucial for the country, service members, and young Americans applying to these institutions. Hegseth […]
Hegseth cancels scheduled trip to Israel to accompany Trump.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that he will skip his planned visit to Israel next week to accompany President Trump on Air Force One for a trip to the Middle East, as confirmed by a top Pentagon spokesperson on Friday. Hegseth expressed his gratitude, stating, “I am honored to be asked to join President Trump’s […]
Hegseth instructs service academies to disregard ‘race, ethnicity, or gender’ in admissions
On Friday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instructed the military academy to refrain from factoring in “racial, ethnic, or gender” aspects during its admissions. This move adds to the ongoing efforts of the Trump administration to undermine the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the Pentagon. Hegseth stated, “The Academy of Military Service (MSA) is […]
Defense Secretary Hegseth sets a deadline for transgender service members to leave the military.
Transgender service members now have 30 to 60 days to voluntarily leave the military following a court order that enables the advancement of a ban on their service. This information was shared in a memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegses earlier this week. Hegses noted on X, “After @Potus’ victory in Scotts, the ban will […]
‘No more men in dresses’: Hegseth dismisses many trans service members
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently communicated with senior Pentagon officials, signaling it’s time to start dismissing service members who identify as transgender. In a video, he famously noted, “Trans is out in DOD,” asserting that this aligns with what Americans have voted for. Hegseth’s memo outlines that active-duty service members need to self-identify for voluntary […]
Pete Hegseth discusses the retirement choice of West Point professor Graham Parson.
A philosophy professor at West Point, Graham Parsons, announced his resignation on Thursday after 13 years at the institution. His decision comes amid criticisms regarding changes in the academy’s educational approach, which he attributes in part to the Trump administration. Defense Secretary Pete Hegses responded online, stating, “We don’t miss Professor Parsons.” Parsons indicated that […]
Pete Hegseth Plans to Cut 20% of Four-Star General Officers
On Monday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegses announced that the military will reduce its number of four-star general officers by 20% as part of efforts to improve efficiency. He also instructed the National Guard to cut 20% of its upper leadership and further reduce flag officers by 10%, which may include one-star generals. Explaining the rationale […]
Pete Hegseth accidentally halted the supply of weapons to Ukraine following Trump’s inauguration.
In the early days of President Trump’s administration, Defense Secretary Pete Hegses inadvertently halted military aid to Ukraine, according to a source close to the situation. This pause came after an oral order from Hegses, which was reported by Reuters, preventing 11 U.S. military cargo planes from delivering artillery and ammunition to Eastern Europe. The […]
Pentagon Leader Pete Hegseth Directs 20% Cut in Four-Star Military Officers
Washington Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth has mandated a reduction of at least 20% in the active-duty four-star generals and admirals within the US military, according to a memo from the Secretary of Defense issued on Monday. This decision marks another significant shift in the Pentagon under President Donald Trump’s administration, which has already seen the […]
Hegseth aims to challenge the highest military leaders.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is aiming to significantly reduce the number of high-ranking military officials in the U.S. armed forces. He has outlined plans for cutting at least 20% of four-star generals and admirals, along with a minimum 20% reduction in National Guard officers. This move aligns with his objective of trimming redundancies within military […]