Trump, Hegseth rally troops at rare meeting
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The defense secretary and President Trump both spoke Tuesday at an unusual meeting to which Hegseth had summoned hundreds of senior officers.
The defence secretary outlined his vision for the Pentagon, which includes implementing “high and gender-neutral” physical fitness standards.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military to review and revise the ways it investigates complaints of hazing and harassment, according to policy memos obtained by ABC News.
Hundreds of admirals and generals are expected to travel in from as far away as Japan and the Middle East after being abruptly summoned by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week. The exact reason for the massive event,
Pete Hegseth announces ten new military directives ending DEI offices and identity months while requiring gender-neutral combat standards at Marine base address.
Cuts to military leaders and a shift in strategy to the Western Hemisphere form the backdrop of the short-notice meeting.
Hegseth set the direction for the Department of Defense, telling the officers present that if they don't like it, they should resign.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of U.S. military officials to an in-person meeting to announce directives for troops that include “gender-neutral” or “male-level” standards for physical fitness as well as an end to “woke” culture in the military.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke about empowering drill sergeants and eliminating training "powerpoints" during a gathering of top military leadership Tuesday in Quantico, Virginia. "We're empowering drill sergeants to instill healthy fear in new recruits,
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announces changes to physical requirements for combat personnel and other policy shifts eliminating DEI in the military.