Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth removed four Army officers from promotion list. New York Times called move 'highly unusual'. Daniel Driscoll refused to remove names due to service records. Hegseth pushed to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion policies since 2025. Ricky Buria said Trump wouldn't want Black female officer at events. Promotion list awaits White House review after Senate approval. Hegseth opposed promotions based on 'immutable characteristics'. Critics say focus on culture-war distracts from Pentagon priorities. Action mirrors 2024 dispute over Antoinette Gant's promotion