Trump’s defense secretary pick said women shouldn’t be in combat roles. These female veterans fear what comes next
When Elisa Smithers was deployed to Iraq in 2005, there was a ban on women serving in ground combat operations. She now fears the progress made for women in combat since then will be reversed after President-elect Donald Trump announced Pete Hegseth this week as his pick for secretary of defense – a Fox News host and Army veteran who has criticized efforts to allow women into combat roles.
Trump's pick for defense secretary doesn't want women serving in combat
Fox News host Pete Hegseth, a longtime Trump ally, has also said he wants to purge the military of "woke" officials.
What to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick to serve as defense secretary
In picking Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense, President-elect Donald Trump has selected a military veteran and popular conservative media personality with a large fo
'Never Heard of Him:' Surprise and Questions Greet Trump's Defense Secretary Pick
Surprise and Questions Greet Trump's Defense Secretary Pick By Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Pete Hegseth as U.S. defense secretary was met on Wednesday with surprise at the Pentagon and bewilderment among some European allies,
Who is Pete Hegseth? These U.S. Senators support Trump's Defense Secretary pick
The 44-year old former FOX host is one of Trump's most surprising picks as he fills out his cabinet ahead of the Jan. 20 inauguration.
Fmr. Defense Secretary pushes back on nominee's claim that women shouldn't serve in combat units
Fmr. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who ended the Pentagon's ban on women serving in combat units, addressed Hegseth's claim that women shouldn't serve in combat.
Tammy Duckworth defends women serving in combat roles in the military
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), a retired Army National Guard lieutenant colonel, criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s ...
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What Pete Hegseth Has Said About Women Serving in the Military
Before this, Hegseth had argued that his position was about maintaining the standards of military units. He said: "You had ...
Women suppress their femininity to fit into military culture—and struggle to be seen as veterans when they leave
Imagine spending years hiding who you are to fit into a group, only to become invisible once you leave. This is the reality ...
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Trump’s defense secretary pick thinks women should not be in combat roles in military
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, has said that women should not be in combat ...
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Women Veterans Share Stories of Service and Strength as Military Sees Rise in Female Enlistment
Women Veterans Share Stories of Service and Strength as Military Sees Rise in Female Enlistment. Women Veterans Share Stories ...
Trump’s Pentagon pick aims for clash with top military leadership
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary Pete Hegseth has railed against women in combat, voiced support for ...
Tammy Duckworth Has a Message for Pete Hegseth on Women in Combat
Senator Tammy Duckworth has hit back against Pete Hegseth's statements on women in combat roles, saying he is "out of touch" with the military.
Trump Pentagon pick dismissed military diversity drive, demonized Islam
A Washington Post review of Pete Hegseth’s writing shows he rejected steps to integrate women and transgender troops across the military, and called for a “crusade” to protect “Judeo-Christian” values ...
Air Force women's basketball seeks first 4-0 start in 19 years when it travels to Army on Friday
Air Force women’s basketball head coach Stacy McIntyre speaks to her team during a timeout in the first half of a NCAA game ...