Vice Adm. Chatfield Dismissed in DEI Policy Purge

Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, the only woman on NATO's military committee, has been dismissed by the Trump administration, with the decision attributed to her support for diversity initiatives. Chatfield's removal is part of a broader campaign by the administration to eliminate military leaders who promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the armed forces, a strategy backed by the conservative American Accountability Foundation. This marks at least the third firing of a top female military officer under Trump, following the dismissals of Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Adm. Linda Fagan. Chatfield, a seasoned Navy helicopter pilot and the first woman to lead the Naval War College, had been a target of right-wing groups critical of DEI policies. Despite her dismissal, the Pentagon has not provided an official reason, fueling speculation about the motivations behind these firings. The ongoing purge raises concerns about the U.S.'s role and stability within NATO, especially with key military and intelligence leaders being removed.