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Task Force to Reform Military Colleges for National Security

3/14/2026

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On March 13, 2026, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a task force to evaluate military colleges, aiming to shift from "toxic ideology" toward effectiveness.
Led by Undersecretary Anthony Tata, the task force will assess the Army War College and Naval War College over 90 days.
Hegseth criticized civilian universities for promoting anti-American courses and said military education must produce leaders focused on national security and meritocracy.

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On March 13, 2026, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a task force to evaluate military colleges, aiming to shift from "toxic ideology" toward effectiveness.
Led by Undersecretary Anthony Tata, the task force will assess the Army War College and Naval War College over 90 days.
Hegseth criticized civilian universities for promoting anti-American courses and said military education must produce leaders focused on national security and meritocracy.