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Trump's defense pick says women shouldn't serve in combat. These veterans disagree

President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth advocates a purge of what he calls "woke" policy and leadership at the Pentagon.

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Quil Lawrence
Quil Lawrence is a New York-based correspondent for NPR News, covering veterans' issues nationwide. He won a Robert F. Kennedy Award for his coverage of American veterans and a Gracie Award for coverage of female combat veterans. In 2019 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America honored Quil with its IAVA Salutes Award for Leadership in Journalism.