The War Department will focus on lethality and merit, not on political correctness and diversity, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who spoke today to an audience of hundreds of generals, admirals and senior enlisted personnel at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.

Physical fitness and combat training standards will be raised, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who spoke today to an audience of hundreds of generals, admirals and senior enlisted personnel at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a series of new directives aimed at strengthening the War Department's people and culture during an in-person speech in Quantico, Va., to the U.S. military's most senior leaders.  

The U.S. military is strong again, with a focus on merit and a warrior spirit, President Donald J. Trump said during a speech to hundreds of general and flag officers from around the War Department at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a series of 10 new directives aimed at strengthening the War Department's people and culture during an in-person speech in Quantico, Va., to the U.S. military's most senior leaders.  

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth chaired the first-ever meeting of the War Department's Gold Star Advisory Council, during which he vowed to improve the process for interacting with Gold Star families, including the department's Casualty Assistance Program.

Marine Corps 2nd Lt. William Hardwick is one of the initial applicants to be selected for the Enlisted to Judge Advocate Program. Before earning his commission, he served as a sergeant in the Marine Corps, where he worked as a legal services specialist.