Leaning into culture war flashpoints, Hegseth says he has transformed U.S. military

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told hundreds of junior military officers and enlisted leaders on Wednesday that the Trump administration has achieved a cultural shift in the military. (Image credit: Alex Wong)
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RegionsUnited States
Published8 h ago (Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:51:20 GMT)
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AuthorQuil Lawrence