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Female Veterans Reject Hegseth’s Claim Military Lowered Standards for Women
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s call to reset combat requirements to what he described as “the highest male standard” has sparked an outpouring of criticism from women who served in the U.S. military who argue that his framing misrepresents how standards have always been applied and risks undermining women who are currently serving in combat roles.

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Pete Hegseth Unveils Rules to Force Women Out of Military Combat
Hegseth shuts down group advising on women in the military
Trump Calls for Using US Cities as a 'Training Ground' for Military in Unusual Speech to Generals
President Donald Trump revealed that he wants to use American cities as training grounds for the armed forces and joined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday in declaring an end to “woke” cultur...

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The US military has long been an engine of social change. Hegseth’s approach runs counter to that
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Trump calls for using US cities as 'training ground' for armed forces in unusual speech to generals
Trump and Hegseth declare an end to ‘politically correct’ leadership in the US military
“The era of politically correct, overly sensitive don’t-hurt-anyone’s-feelings leadership ends right now at every level,” Hegseth said.

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Hegseth’s style counters military’s history as engine of social change
Hegseth declares war on ‘fat’ generals, troops

'None of us have ever asked for special treatment' - US female veterans respond to Hegseth speech

The defence secretary said he wanted a return to the "male standard" for combat roles. Women say the standards were never different.
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Hegseth Sets New Standards for US Military

Hegseth emphasized a focus on warfighting capabilities and standards that will prepare the US military for a fight with China or Russia. In his remarks, Hegseth repeatedly mentioned that speed is of the essence and that the time is now for the US military to prepare for a near-peer conflict.

Military women fear losing 'every bit of ground' as Hegseth looks backward to the 1990s

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants to review standard changes since the 1990s. Military women watching shifts in DoD worry about what's coming.

Here is the makeup of the US military and how it's changed over time

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urges a return to 1990s military standards, citing data on changes in the armed forces' makeup and priorities over decades.

Trump calls for using US cities as a ‘training ground’ for military in unusual speech to generals

QUANTICO, Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday proposed using American cities as training grounds for the armed forces and spoke of needing U.S. military might to combat what he called the “invasion from within.”

Pentagon disbands advisory committee on women in military

The Trump administration has terminated the nearly 75-year-old advisory committee aimed at encouraging and retaining women in the armed forces over accusations of promoting a "divisive feminist agenda.

Virginia lawmakers respond to Hegseth's pledge to end 'woke culture' in the military

Secretary Hegseth revealed a "war-focused" military vision and calls for ending "woke culture" at a meeting in Quantico. Virginia leaders reacted.

Duckworth says Hegseth's views on women in combat show he's unfit as Defense Secretary

Women veterans are denouncing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech to senior military leaders, specifically his agenda for military fitness.
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