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Lawmakers warn Hegseth against political firings of generals
A bipartisan group of lawmakers asked Hegseth for justifications and transparency before any decisions to dismiss senior uniformed leaders.
DOD advisory committees must prove ‘warrior ethos’ in new directive
All active Defense Department advisory committees were given until Feb. 21 to send back a response justifying their existence.
By Hope Hodge Seck
DOGE is getting lists of military’s probationary workers from Pentagon
It is not clear whether all probationary personnel will be let go — instead, some might be exempted due to the critical nature of their work.
By Tara Copp, AP
Pentagon moves to take back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine
Under the directive, all service members who opt to return to the military will have to reenlist for at least two years.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Hegseth calls NATO membership for Ukraine unrealistic
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also dismissed deploying U.S. troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force.
By Tara Copp, AP