Hegseth Snaps at Reporter Over Female Pilot Query, Defends "Boys" Remark in Fiery Pentagon Clash

During a June 26, 2025, Pentagon briefing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sharply rebuked a journalist who questioned why he only praised "the boys" for the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, despite at least one female B-2 pilot's involvement. Hegseth called the query a media "game," insisting his phrase "our boys in bombers" was generic and that he supports all pilots, male or female. Civic Spark examines this heated exchange, Hegseth’s stance, and the broader debate over gender in the military.

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