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It’s clearly time to promote demonstrably competent younger officers faster, and refocus service academies on their original purposes.<\/p>\n

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— Douglas Macgregor (@DougAMacgregor) March 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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