Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield Dismissed from NATO Military Committee

A three-star admiral serving in NATO’s military committee has been dismissed, according to two U.S. officials speaking to ABC News. This recent decision adds to the list of senior military officer dismissals during the Trump administration.

Recent Trends in Military Officer Dismissals

During President Trump’s second term, there have been a total of ten military officer firings. Of those, five were women, including notable figures such as the Navy’s top admiral, the commandant of the Coast Guard, and a senior military aide to then-Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Details of Chatfield’s Dismissal

Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield, who represented the United States at the NATO Military Committee in Brussels, was notified of her dismissal over the weekend. The reasons for her removal remain unclear, with Pentagon officials refraining from making immediate comments regarding the situation.

Background on Vice Admiral Chatfield

Chatfield took over her NATO role in 2023 and was recognized as the first female head of the Naval War College. Her inclusion in a list of individuals deemed “woke” by the American Accountability Foundation in a December letter to then-nominee Hegseth may point to broader themes surrounding military and defense leadership in recent years.

Conclusion

The recent dismissal of Vice Admiral Chatfield exemplifies ongoing shifts within military leadership and the complexities surrounding personnel decisions in the context of political discourse. As these changes unfold, the implications for military operations and gender representation within the armed forces will continue to be scrutinized.

-ABC News’ Luis Martinez