Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told top U.S. military leaders they need to "prepare for war" during a meeting at Marine Corps Base Quantico. As part of the Trump administration's changes, the Department of Defense is now called the Department of War, and a strong emphasis is placed on physical fitness and readiness. The focus includes eliminating what is perceived as "woke" culture from the military.
Key Facts
- Pete Hegseth spoke to senior military leaders, urging them to prepare for war.
- The Department of Defense has been renamed the Department of War by the Trump administration.
- A meeting gathered hundreds of generals and admirals from around the world.
- Hegseth emphasized the importance of physical fitness and military readiness.
- New fitness requirements include meeting height and weight standards twice a year.
- Hegseth criticized "woke" culture and certain policies from past administrations.
- The rebranding aims to send a message to both allies and enemies of the U.S.
