Hegseth’s purge of top generals leaves the Army rudderless
A series of firings and feuds initiated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has left the Army essentially rudderless as it struggles to deal with the threat posed by cheap, deadly drones and missiles that have pounded US bases in the Middle East.
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Part of Hegseth's removals of senior military officers and cuts to top ranks
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