In a heated press conference, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth defended his comments following a military operation in Iran against accusations of gender bias. He referred to B-2 bomber pilots as "our boys," which drew scrutiny from the media, particularly regarding the contributions of female pilots. When asked by a reporter why he didn't acknowledge female pilots, Hegseth ridiculed the inquiry while asserting his respect for women in the military and emphasizing that the phrase he used is a common expression. He ultimately expressed hope for more female pilots in combat roles.
When you spin it as, because I say our boys and bombers as a common phrase, I'll keep saying things like that, whether they're men or women.
She's fantastic, she's a hero. I want more female bomber pilots. I hope the men and women of our country sign up to do such brave and audacious things.
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