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Brown questioned whether qualified personnel would have fair opportunities for professional advancement under current administrative criteria.
The op-ed also reflected on national unity during the 250th anniversary celebrations of the United States.
“Patriotism means recognizing the promise of America’s founding, the progress of its past, and the potential of a shared future,” the authors wrote.
They emphasized that service to a cause greater than oneself is accessible to all citizens, regardless of military status.
The authors called on Americans to use the historic milestone to strengthen national cohesion and community interdependence.
Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the domestic use of the National Guard on Thursday, following deployments to cities like Washington, DC, and Los Angeles.
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Hegseth maintained that the missions focus strictly on public safety, asserting that law and order is something all Americans deserve.
