The flip side of Hegseth’s purge
An admiral’s rise reveals the politics driving Hegseth’s Pentagon.
From The Times
July 28, 2026

Adm. Daryl Caudle’s path to the Navy’s top job reveals how the military has deviated from tradition under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Before his promotion, he signaled support for Hegseth’s anti-diversity goals. →

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