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Hegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of hundreds of generals, admirals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called an urgent meeting of around 800 generals amid plans to cut 10% of senior officers and recent high-profile firings.

  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered hundreds of military leaders to meet on short notice next week at a Marine Corps base in Virginia, including nearly all top commanders worldwide.
  • The meeting's purpose remains unclear, causing speculation about its agenda among military officials.
  • Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed that Hegseth will address senior military leaders early next week but provided no further details.
  • This unusual directive follows recent changes in the Department of Defense and rumors of potential restructuring amid a looming government shutdown.
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Just the News broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
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