Outgoing Defense Secretary Austin lauds women's role in military, contrasting with nominee's opposition to women in combat.

Outgoing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin praised women and diversity in the military, arguing they make the U.S. armed forces stronger. This stance contrasts with President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, who has opposed women in combat roles. Austin, with 41 years of military experience, highlighted women's contributions on battlefields, while Hegseth wants to remove diversity programs and prioritize traditional combat capabilities. Women now constitute 17.5% of active-duty military and 21.6% of the reserve.

November 20, 2024
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