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Mr. Hegseth doubled down on his decisions to fire dozens of admirals and generals, bar transgender people from serving and eliminate diversity programs.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed his decisions to fire dozens of admirals and generals, bar transgender people from military service, and eliminate diversity programs during his September 30, 2026, 'State of the Force' address.
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Helene Cooper and John Ismay
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-30",
    "event": "State of the Force address",
    "person": "Pete Hegseth"
}
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Military Policy Diversity
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October 1, 2026 at 3:09 PM (1 week ago)
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October 1, 2026 at 3:09 PM (1 week ago)

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‘No Beardos, No Weirdos, No Wimps’: Hegseth Lays Out His Military Vision
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/30/us/hegseth-troops-address.html

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a "State of the Force" address, focusing on culture war issues, firing generals, banning transgender people, and criticizing the media. He also announced new initiatives for autonomous warfare and a new military base.

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