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flag Senator Hirono probes military readiness, questioning airstrikes, gender policy reviews, and Defense Department resource use.

flag U.S. flag Senator Mazie Hirono questioned top military leaders and the Government Accountability Office about military readiness amid ongoing Middle East conflicts, expressing concern over airstrikes conducted without congressional input and the lack of clear war scope. flag She challenged a Pentagon review of women in combat roles, calling it potentially aimed at reversing inclusive policies, and noted witnesses confirmed women’s presence does not harm standards. flag Hirono also raised alarms about Defense Department resources being used for ICE detention facilities and the Army’s land lease negotiations in Hawaii, stressing impacts on readiness and community relations.

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