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Pentagon Ad Shifts Focus to Military Readiness Over Wokeness

5/28/2025

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In a bold new Memorial Day ad, the Pentagon, featuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Trump, champions a return to military priorities centered on warfighting rather than "wokeness." As recruitment struggles, the ad showcases the rigorous training of service members, asserting that true military success lies in ending wars, not merely winning battles.

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Story summary

In a bold new Memorial Day ad, the Pentagon, featuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Trump, champions a return to military priorities centered on warfighting rather than "wokeness." As recruitment struggles, the ad showcases the rigorous training of service members, asserting that true military success lies in ending wars, not merely winning battles.