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CNN: Hegseth’s policies are pushing qualified women out of the military

  • A female Navy captain was set to become the first woman to oversee Navy SEALs, but her promotion was unexpectedly canceled, leading to speculation about gender bias as the reason for the decision.
  • Sources reported that the command change occurred without formal notification and may reflect broader issues of misogyny in the military under Pentagon leadership.
  • Concerns have been raised among military women that current policies and cultural shifts might deter recruitment and retention, potentially leading to a decline in female representation.
  • Experts suggest that if the status quo persists, the impact on young women's recruitment could be significant, as many fear they no longer feel welcome in the military.
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By Brianna Keilar, Isabelle Khurshudyan and Haley Britzky, CNN. Everything was set for the Navy officer to take on a new role that would have capped an already distinguished career, making her the first woman to command a Naval Special Warfare Command, overseeing Navy SEALs. Considered the top-ranked officer for promotion in her class, she received a Purple Heart after being wounded in an improvised explosive device attack during a combat missio…

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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
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