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rear admiral
Coverage of rear admiral in the Nexus archive.
- Can the Secretary of Defense Remove Admirals from a Promotion List?
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth removed up to nine Navy officers and nine Air Force officers from promotion lists to rear admiral, raising legal questions about his authority under federal statutes and the Administrative Procedure Act. The officers had been selected by a lawfully constituted board, and the actions are criticized for undermining the promotion process and diversity initiatives.