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Hegseth’s focus on culture war disrupting Army progress, sources say
Sources say the firings have left five active-duty four-star generals and slowed Army efforts to counter drone warfare and other battlefield threats.
- On Tuesday, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll announced his resignation, calling it the "honor of a lifetime" to serve under President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid reported tensions.
- Multiple sources told CNN that Hegseth is damaging the Army's modernization efforts by firing leaders who disagree with his focus on culture wars. Critics argue he prioritizes his own image of the "American warfighter" over strategic adaptation.
- Without public explanation, Hegseth fired leaders including George and Hodne in April. Experts warn this approach is "disrupting" and "losing momentum" on the 21st century battlefield, where drone warfare is increasingly critical to the Army.
- Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell rejected claims that Hegseth ignores modernization, calling them a "total fabrication." Parnell stated the "entire Department is unified" behind the secretary's vision of "Peace Through Strength."
- LaNeve released an Army azimuth in August "outlining the way forward for the Army and establishing the Army's focus." The Army referred questions about recent events to this document.
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(Washington = Yonhap News) Correspondent Lee Yu-mi = Confusion is growing within the Pentagon over U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's 'culture war'...
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Hegseth’s focus on culture war disrupting Army progress, sources say
As more leaders resign, some sources say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's focus on the culture war is damaging the Army’s efforts to adapt to the 21st-century battlefield environment — where drone warfare is becoming increasingly important.
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Following the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, several sources told CNN that they believe Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is hurting the Army's efforts to adapt to the modern battlefield, as he focuses on...
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