Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed the names of at least six Army officers from a list for promotions to two-star generals in recent weeks, according to three U.S. officials familiar with the decision. The announcement was made on September 1, 2026. Hegseth attended a Cabinet meeting on July 31.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth Removes Names of Army Officers from Promotion List
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed at least six Army officers from a promotion list for two-star generals, as reported by three U.S. officials. This decision was made in recent weeks and was announced on September 1, 2026.
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