US EditionCapitol Lens | Mark His Words
Secretary Hegseth introduced ten directives focusing on combat readiness, ending diversity programs, and enforcing physical standards, with President Trump endorsing a merit-based military approach.
- On September 30, 2025, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed 800 generals and admirals at Marine Corps Base Quantico, overseeing the renaming of the department to `Department of War`.
- This past week Hegseth framed the effort as restoring a `warrior ethos`, backing it with 10 new directives and removing DEI offices after firing a dozen senior-ranking general officers.
- Hegseth mandated new grooming and fitness rules, including returning every combat requirement to the highest male standard with scores above 70 percent, banning beards and long hair, and requiring twice-yearly height and weight checks.
- Hegseth told troops they should resign if unwilling to accept changes, and President Donald Trump urged using military force in American cities, calling them training grounds.
- Hegseth announced an overhaul of inspector general processes and mandatory training, noting more changes are coming soon just hours before a likely government shutdown.
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20 Articles
Hegseth’s Quantico Farce: Terrifying, or Oddly Reassuring?
Joan Walsh Trump and the defense secretary summoned top military leaders to the side of authoritarianism and abuse, but the officers did not thrill to the message. The post Hegseth’s Quantico Farce: Terrifying, or Oddly Reassuring? appeared first on The Nation.
Nicolle Wallace Guest On Hegseth Speech: 'Woke Military Does Not, Never Has Existed'
Why did Frank Kendall think he could get away with such a blatant lie? One that could be so easily, utterly, debunked? Did he assume that the only people who watch Nicolle Wallace's show are fellow lefties who would nod their heads in agreement no matter how outlandish the hogwash he might spew? Notice to liberals who might be tempted to follow in Frank's foolish footsteps: we're out here, watching. NewsBusters' mission is to expose and counter …
Capitol Lens | Mark his words
Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, during a television interview in the Russell Senate Office Building on Wednesday, views a clip of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s speech to generals and admirals in Quantico, Va., from the day before. The post Capitol Lens | Mark his words appeared first on Roll Call.
“Hegseth’s military speech.” (Dave Whamond, Canada, PoliticalCartoons.com via CagleCartoons.com)
No Military Full of Nordic Pagans for You – Hegseth’s Fight Against “Woke” Culture in the Ranks
At a 90-minute rally-like gathering, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth outlined planned changes to the U.S. military, blasting “wokeness,” tightening combat standards for women, and vowing “no more beardos” or Nordic Pagans in the ranks. Continue reading No Military Full of Nordic Pagans for You – Hegseth’s Fight Against “Woke” Culture in the Ranks at The Wild Hunt.
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