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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to tell hundreds of generals about the 'warrior ethos' in rare gathering: Sources

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will address 800 top military leaders on new readiness, fitness, and grooming standards to reinforce a renewed warrior ethos across the U.S. Armed Forces.

  • Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has summoned nearly all senior U.S. military leaders to an unusual meeting at Quantico, Virginia, scheduled for next week, aimed at promoting new military standards and the 'warrior ethos.'
  • The meeting raises security concerns as it brings together nearly 800 senior generals and admirals from worldwide commands, which retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling has criticized, highlighting the potential danger of gathering so many senior officials in one place.
  • Hegseth's aim is reportedly to showcase a transformation of the Pentagon into the 'Department of War' and to enforce compliance among officers with new readiness, fitness, and grooming standards under the threat of career repercussions.
  • The agenda for the meeting remains undisclosed, causing confusion among military leaders and reflecting widespread concern among the invited officers.
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MSNBC broke the news in United States on Friday, September 26, 2025.
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