Protect Our Defenders Calls for Senator Ernst to Replace Hegseth as Secretary of Defense Nominee
Ernst’s leadership and reform record make her the right choice for a military facing recruitment and retention crises
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All NewsProtect Our Defenders Urges Congress to Reject Pete Hegseth, Cites Risks to Healthy Command Climate, Removing Women in Combat, and Faces Sexual Assault Allegations
Protect Our Defenders warns Hegseth’s stance could undermine morale, justice reforms, and safety in the Armed Forces
Army Major Charged with Sexual Assault-Related Charges Involving at Least 20 Alleged Victims
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Protect Our Defenders serves those who have been affected by military sexual violence, victim retaliation, misogyny, sexual prejudice, and racism regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, or any other uniquely defining attribute.
