Women in Pentagon concerned about career opportunities under Hegseth: Slotkin

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Women in Pentagon concerned about career opportunities under Hegseth: Slotkin
By
Haisten Willis
November 17, 2024 12:26 pm
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Sen.-elect Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) said Sunday that she’s concerned about career opportunities for women under Trump Department of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth.

“I was at the Pentagon on Thursday, and there is absolute, like, hallway — constant chatter and conversation and concern from senior women officers,” Slotkin said on ABC’s This Week. “But also I’ve heard from folks who I’ve recommended to service academies, young women who are just starting out their career, saying, ‘Am I going to actually be able to accomplish what I want to accomplish here?'”

https://twitter.com/ThisWeekABC/status/1858171160287945192

Hegseth has written and said in public appearances that he does not think women should be in combat roles, and show host Martha Raddatz asked how much power he would have if confirmed and if the statements affect the morale of women in the Pentagon.

Slotkin, a former DOD and CIA official, said Hegseth’s nomination was having an impact.

“I don’t think it’s an understatement to say that there is real stress in the force right now,” she said. “But there is a lot of power. The Secretary of Defense is designed to be a very important job. So who we put in there is extremely critical to our security and to who we are as a nation.”

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[DB]

The Pentagon isn't a jobs program contrary to popular belief.

Those most capable at defending the country are who should be employed there.

[Smokin Joe]

Rising through the ranks should be based on merit, not gender, color, religion, politics, or ANY other factor.

Anything less than the best for the job is less than the best.
While those DEI 'hires' might possibly be good officers some day, pushing them through too fast will get people killed. Let them move up as they develop and demonstrate the ability to do the job.