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As a retired female Veteran and one who worked in the JAG Corps (Senior Paralegal & Law Office Manager), I have seen firsthand the discrimination and statistical data that has gone unchanged over decades of women in service. I experienced it first-hand as well. We need a leader in the role of Sec Def who has a solid track record of military experience that includes a mindset of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination or abuse. Pete Hegseth is not that person. I served for 22 years in the Air Force and Air Force Reserves and in roles that were not traditionally for women at a time (1990-2012) when women were not "allowed" to have combat training - and yet I did while doing Army Support for the 25thID and 1/25 Aviation units from Wheeler AAF and Schofield Barracks in Hawaii as a Weather Specialist - a role I volunteered for. I was also the first female to ever deploy with 20th ASOS's Forward Air Controllers - an all-male career field. While this was an exercise, nothing we did precluded me from delivering real-time weather data they needed to hone in on their air strike capabilities. Women play their part and often achieve better results because we are expected to fail - we try harder - despite doing it unsupported at times. I was lucky, but like many, did not escape unscathed. We need a leader who will set the tone - a tone that is not from the past but for the future of our military and our Nation!
Laura supported: Stop the confirmation of Pete Hegseth!As a woman currently serving in the Army National Guard, I find it utterly baffling and deeply embarrassing that the people running our country would consider Pete Hegseth as SecDef for even a moment. All evidence points to him being an incompetent organizational leader, a disgrace as a soldier, and a man of poor character and integrity. Unfortunately, it seems that even were he to take the time to review the history of women in the military, both in and out of combat, it would do nothing to change his perspective. I oppose his appointment with every fiber of my being, and I know I am not the only woman serving or who has served who feels the same way.
Laura supported: Stop the confirmation of Pete Hegseth!I am a retired Army Colonel. My experience in the Pentagon and serving with allies through-out the lead me to believe that having an inexperienced right wing media personality like Pete Hegseth, who has no strategic leadership experience, is a horrible and completely self-serving move by the incoming Trump Administration. I served in the Pentagon during the first Trump administration and it was chaos. This will only make it worse.
Curtis supported: Stop the confirmation of Pete Hegseth!Pete Hegseth is a total disgrace, not only facing serious accusations of assault on women, but this individual could not even manage a 5-person non-profit organization, he was removed from leadership roles due to his heavy drinking and womanizing. He would be a total disaster as Secretary of Defense. As a proud and honorable Veteran who served in the Air Force, Navy, and Army, I stand for integrity and honor and proudly sign the petition to stop the conformation of Pete Hegseth on change.org.
James supported: Stop the confirmation of Pete Hegseth!I'm an Army veteran. We need someone who is respectful, self-aware, and capable of leading a diverse group of people wisely and with integrity. Mr. Hegseth lacks the maturity and experience to be the kind of leader that we need for the safety and security not just of the United States but of the entire globe and its complex inter-relationships.
Kathleen supported: Stop the confirmation of Pete Hegseth!My daughter is being bullied due to this non sense. I wonder who was the “genius” who decided to name their virtual assistant with a human name? There will be only one Alexa at our home and of course that will be our daughter. We are an Anti Alexa device family
Tania supported: Amazon : Alexa is a human. Using her name in a subservient manner is not okay. Replace it with a non human name. Partnering
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demand a non human wake name. It’s offensive and degrading. #changethewakenameAfter serving on this squad for 3 years consecutively and always showing up with school spirit, positive attitude, and a huge smile on her face, Zareah spot should have been solidified prior to tryouts. Most high schools do this. Nevertheless, she still showed up and gave it her all and that should speak volumes about this young lady's character, work ethic, and heart. I have drove over an hour to support this young lady because of her beautiful spirit inside out.
The principal as well as the Athletic director should get involved and revisit this decision. Cheerleaders are held to higher standards and yet they are not supported as much as the football players or male basketball players are. We need to be fair in the selection process and also consider these children future after high school. High school prepares them for college. Why would you not want an amazing student to continue to represent Archer High school and bring smiles and school spirit to other students?
Please be transparent, fair, and get rid of favortisim. This petition alone should speak volumes to the administration and coaching staff at Archer High school.
Zareah embodies Archer High school mission and vision. She exemplifies academic excellence while displaying world class standards at every game. Cheering is more than a sport. It take a special individual to withhold high grades and attend every practice and grade with a smile on their face despite how they are feeling. We all STAND with Zareah Wright.
Necia Nicole supported: Revisit the Selection Process for the Archer High School Varsity Cheerleading TeamYou’re not alone — a community of supporters is ready to back you.
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