Warren
10:52 - 11:49
"It is also unclear why Secretary Hegseth has also now blocked the appointment of 9 Air Force colonels. He has also reportedly delayed the promotion of at least 2 dozen senior Air Force officers, quote, while the Pentagon reviews their ties to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies."
“It is also unclear why Secretary Hegseth has also now blocked the appointment of 9 Air Force colonels. He has also reportedly delayed the promotion of at least 2 dozen senior Air Force officers, quote, while the Pentagon reviews their ties to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.”
- Speaker
- Warren
- Timestamp
- 10:52 – 11:49
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- Alaska News
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- June 9, 2026
From the transcript
It is also unclear why Secretary Hegseth has also now blocked the appointment of 9 Air Force colonels. He has also reportedly delayed the promotion of at least 2 dozen senior Air Force officers, quote, while the Pentagon reviews their ties to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. President Trump also continues to politicize the military for cheap political theater, including his most recent reported stunt to recruit hundreds of troops to watch his UFC cage fighting event at the White House. This politicization will create lasting damage to our military and lasting damage to our country. DOD has also shown a blatant disregard for the critical role DOD civilians play to support support our military.
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