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An Admiral’s Rise Reveals the Politics Driving Hegseth’s Pentagon
Adm. Daryl Caudle's promotion to the top Navy job under Hegseth at the Pentagon is seen as a case study showing deviations from traditional military promotion processes, with critics alleging increased politicization and favoritism.
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