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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 present new readiness, fitness, and grooming standards to roughly 800 senior military officers, warning noncompliance could end careers, officials said.

  • Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, will gather approximately 800 senior U.S. military officers at Quantico, Virginia, to promote a new 'warrior ethos' and standards for the Pentagon.
  • The meeting's agenda was not shared with attendees in advance, raising concerns among senior officers about its purpose and security risks, as noted by retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling.
  • No major national security announcements are expected, but attendance is mandatory, and officers may face career risks if they do not comply with changes introduced at the meeting.
  • Hegseth's gathering has drawn criticism for potentially disrupting global military operations and sowing confusion following recent firings of senior officers.
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MSNBC broke the news in United States on Friday, September 26, 2025.
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