NYT
Under Hegseth, Women’s Share of Top Military Promotions Plunged This Year
Thursday, August 6, 2026
The percentage of high-ranking officer nominations going to women reached its lowest level in over two decades during 2025, according to Pentagon promotion data.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/upshot/military-promotions-women-hegseth.html