- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked the promotions of at least six more U.S. Army officers set to become two-star generals, according to reports.
- A New York Times analysis shows Hegseth has fired or halted promotions for more than 80 generals and admirals, representing roughly 10 percent of top military leadership.
- The latest intervention follows earlier promotion blocks in March and August as Hegseth continues his effort to reshape the Department of Defense.
- Army Secretary Dan Driscoll recently stepped down after 18 months in his role amid widely reported tensions with the Defense Secretary.
- Appointed by President Donald Trump, Hegseth has publicly vowed to overhaul the Pentagon by instilling a warrior ethos and eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
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Hegseth blocks six Army officers from promotion to two-star generals: report
