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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(131,242 posts) Tue Nov 11, 2025, 08:27 PM Nov 11

A female Navy officer was about to be given a historic title. Then Hegseth stepped in [View all]

A female Navy officer was about to be given a historic role overseeing elite Navy SEALs before Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly stepped in, a new report claims.

The unnamed officer was set to be the first woman in a Naval Special Warfare command after becoming the first woman to serve with SEAL Team Six as troop commander.

A formal ceremony celebrating the new role was scheduled for last July, but two weeks before the event, her command was canceled, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

There was speculation in the Naval Special Warfare community that the command was likely canceled by Hegseth because he didn’t want a woman in a role that is closely aligned with recruiting Navy SEALs and other elite roles.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/female-navy-officer-given-historic-213136213.html

I'm sure Kegbreath is jealous because he could never qualify as a Navy Seal.

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A female Navy officer was about to be given a historic title. Then Hegseth stepped in [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 11 OP

when they say "people should only get places by merit, not DEI" Takket Nov 11 #1

Don't ferget birthin' dem Repig young'uns! Totally Tunsie Nov 11 #10

not surprised. he blatantly refers to groups of soldiers in male pronouns/terms even when called on it. BlueWaveNeverEnd Nov 11 #2

Rapists hate strong women. sheshe2 Nov 11 #3

Ex-Navy here, fuck Hogsbreathe. marble falls Nov 11 #4

Seconded haele Nov 11 #14

Thirded.. Permanut Nov 11 #17

4th'd GoodRaisin Nov 12 #20

"I'm sure Kegsbreath is jealous because he could never qualify as a Navy Seal." 3catwoman3 Nov 11 #5

He hates how so many women out perform him. Which explains his readiness to smack women around. marble falls Nov 12 #21

She probably said "no" to his advances. He can't handle that. n/t flvegan Nov 11 #6

Sec.Hogshit thinks women belong in the kitchen. oasis Nov 11 #7

Only weak men hate mere equality with the other half of the planet. nt ancianita Nov 11 #8

All Trump's people are worthless losers. Joinfortmill Nov 11 #9

Only The Best People. BurnDoubt Nov 11 #11

That drunken pig, Hegseth, feels threatened by strong women...just like Trump. LudwigPastorius Nov 11 #12

Hey bigot Hegseth... 3825-87867 Nov 11 #13

I say put them both in a room and let them figure it out. OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #15

F A King Sofa Dude strikes again. nt Xipe Totec Nov 11 #16

Just a continuation of Hegseth's war on high ranking women in the military. (From Wikipedia) Fla Dem Nov 11 #18

Blatant violation of civil rights laws. Disparate treatment based on gender. Nt spooky3 Nov 11 #19

In the Army, infantry officers are pretty much expected to complete Ranger School Mysterian Nov 12 #22

"Every day I stand in utter disbelief at this maladministration of the USA." 3catwoman3 Nov 12 #23