Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered hundreds of generals and admirals from across the globe to convene in Virginia next week for a sudden, high-level meeting on military standards and the “warrior ethos,” according to multiple sources cited by The Washington Post. The directive, issued without explanation, has prompted confusion and logistical upheaval among military commands already engaged in global operations.
The Pentagon has not disclosed the agenda or rationale behind the gathering, which follows a series of abrupt dismissals of senior officers under Hegseth’s leadership. A spokesperson confirmed only that Hegseth intends to address his top brass in person, as reported by The Washington Post. The defense secretary appeared to dismiss public concern Friday with a sarcastic social media response to a retired general who likened the surprise assembly to a historical authoritarian maneuver.
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