Politicians respond to Pete Hegseth's reduction memorandum; WPAFB center stage

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Announces Overhaul of Military Promotion System Following Removal of DEI and Gender Ideology from DoD

WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews)-Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth today announced a sweeping reformation of the U.S. military promotion system, part of a broader effort to refocus the Department of Defense on readiness, merit, and warfighting excellence. “We’re reviewing the whole system because we’re here to make institutional change that brings warfighters to the top,” said Secretary […]

Politicians respond to Pete Hegseth's reduction memorandum; WPAFB center stage

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Questions linger at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base after a new memorandum from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls for drastic changes in American military leadership. Hegseth’s memo focuses on removing "bureaucratic layers" and "redundant force structure" by reducing excess general and flag officer positions. Stripping the four-star command status from Wright-Patt would have a profound effect on its massive operations. …