The American military is often lauded as the fiercest fighting force in the world, but there are gathering signs that something is off-kilter. Morale problems aboard rust-coated Navy ships, a purge of top officers in the Army, and a shortage of munitions in the Middle East have contributed to a growing sense of alarm. And critics, including some Republicans, are pointing the finger at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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