Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(AFP/Getty)Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked the promotions of at least six more U.S. Army officers set to become two-star generals, according to reports. A New York Times analysis shows Hegseth has fired or halted promotions for more than 80 generals and admirals, representing roughly 10 percent of top military leadership. The latest intervention follows earlier promotion blocks in March and August as Hegseth continues his effort to reshape the Department of Defense. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll recently stepped down after 18 months in his role amid widely reported tensions with the Defense Secretary. Appointed by President Donald Trump, Hegseth has publicly vowed to overhaul the Pentagon by instilling a warrior ethos and eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. In fullHegseth blocks six Army officers from promotion to two-star generals: reportMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The president was reportedly shocked when Driscoll told him the extent of Hegseth’s actions.

Army secretary Dan Driscoll is the latest senior military figure to quit Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon, leaving a vacuum at the top of the American military.