Support from Female Service Members

The episode highlights strong endorsement from female service members and combat veterans for Mr. Hegseth’s nomination. These women come from diverse backgrounds, representing a retired colonel, an active-duty Navy officer, and a senior airman, and they commend Mr. Hegseth’s commitment to merit and warfighting readiness. They emphasize the importance of maintaining high military training standards and the warrior ethos in the armed forces. Their collective support underscores the belief that the inclusion of women in combat roles should be based on capability and not compromised by artificial standards.