Hegseth Urges Military Leaders to Meet Standards Amid Political Tensions
TL;DR
Pete Hegseth announced a crackdown on diversity initiatives in the US military, emphasizing high, gender-neutral physical standards, professional appearance, and a focus on combat readiness, while criticizing what he calls 'woke' policies and promoting a return to traditional warrior ethos.
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- ‘We’re ending the war on warriors’: Pete Hegseth addresses senior military leaders in Virginia – US politics live The Guardian
- Hegseth addresses military as government faces midnight shutdown CNN
- Pete Hegseth Says Generals And Admirals Must Meet Fitness And Grooming Standards Forbes
- Live updates: Trump, Hegseth to address senior military leaders in unusual meeting The Washington Post
- Defense Secretary Hegseth Address to Senior Military Leaders C-SPAN
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