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Pete Hegseth replaces first woman to lead US naval academy with Marine Corps general

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Yvette Davids speaks at a ceremony at the US naval academy. Photograph: Paul W Gillespie/The Baltimore Sun via Getty Images

The first woman to lead the US naval academy is being reassigned, with the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, moving to replace her with a Marine Corps general, defense officials confirmed on Friday.

The decision marks the first time in the nearly 180-year history of the academy that a Marine Corps officer has been nominated to take charge.

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