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War Secretary Hegseth Unveils New Warfighting Focus

9/30/2025

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced shift from Department of Defense to warfighting focus at Marine Corps Base Quantico prioritizing readiness.
He mandated physical fitness standards for troops, restored grooming rules, and said minor infractions should not hinder careers.
He announced ten directives to cut bureaucracy and empower commanders, and called for allied collaboration and resources to meet threats.

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced shift from Department of Defense to warfighting focus at Marine Corps Base Quantico prioritizing readiness.
He mandated physical fitness standards for troops, restored grooming rules, and said minor infractions should not hinder careers.
He announced ten directives to cut bureaucracy and empower commanders, and called for allied collaboration and resources to meet threats.