Trump Administration Fires Navy Vice Adm. Chatfield, Sparks Controversy Over Diversity

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, the only woman on NATO's military committee, was dismissed by the Trump administration, which sources suggest relates to her advocacy for diversity in the military. Her firing, communicated by Adm. Christopher Grady, marks the third high-profile removal of a female officer under Trump's tenure, aligning with a broader effort to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from the military. Chatfield was reportedly included on a list of senior officers deemed 'woke' by conservative groups pushing for a purge of such policies. The decision, believed to have been made by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has raised concerns among lawmakers, including Sen. Mark Warner, about potential impacts on national security. This dismissal also follows the recent firings of other top female military leaders, indicating a trend within the Pentagon under the current administration. As a notable figure in NATO and a leader in military diversity, Chatfield's removal has sparked significant controversy.