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Hegseth Declares End to ‘Politically Correct’ Leadership in US Military in Speech to Top Generals

All U.S. military personnel must meet weight and fitness standards twice yearly under new directives aiming to restore discipline and remove politically correct policies, Hegseth said.

  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced new military standards during a meeting at Marine Corps Base Quantico, aiming to implement 'gender neutral' physical fitness requirements for service members.
  • Hegseth criticized 'fat generals and admirals' and mandated that all service members pass two physical tests annually.
  • President Donald Trump supported Hegseth's policies, reiterating a focus on winning wars and criticizing previous diversity programs.
  • The directive may disproportionately affect women and people of color due to strict grooming standards and fitness requirements.
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Washington Top News broke the news in Washington, United States on Monday, September 29, 2025.
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