Hegseth Blocks Promotions of Four Army Officers as Purge Widens Posted on August 28, 2026 By Emily Chen No Comments on Hegseth Blocks Promotions of Four Army Officers as Purge Widens Removals from Promotion Lists in 2026 In 2026, Mr. Hegseth has removed at least 45 officers, selected by boards made up of peers, from promotion lists. More than half of those officers have been female or Black. NY Criminal Defense Lawyer