Secretary Hegseth Unveils Sweeping Military Culture Overhaul, Sparks Debate
Secretary Hegseth Unveils Sweeping Military Culture Overhaul, Sparks Debate Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ignited a significant debate within the U.S. military after delivering ten new directives aimed at reshaping its culture during an address at Quantico, Virginia, on September 30, 2025. Hegseth, speaking to hundreds of generals and admirals, declared his intent to strip away what he termed “woke garbage” and restore a “warrior ethos” he believes has been diluted. Central to Hegseth’s vision, outlined in his address,…