Hegseth tells senior military commanders to "PREPARE FOR WAR"
By ramontomeydw // 2025-10-02
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  • During a meeting at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Hegseth declared the sole mission of the restored Department of War is warfighting, emphasizing "peace through strength."
  • Hegseth abolished progressive initiatives like climate change programs, DEI offices and COVID-19 vaccine mandates, calling them "debris" weakening military effectiveness. His directive includes strict physical fitness standards and purging "frivolous" Equal Opportunity complaints.
  • The administration reinstated aggressive deterrence policies, revived the WWII-era Department of War title and endorsed stricter disciplinary measures, including allowing drill sergeants to physically correct recruits.
  • A proposed $1.01 trillion 2026 budget (13.4 percent increase) prioritizes missile production and arms sales, aligning with Trump's pledge to purge "weakness" and counter China.
  • The move signals a broader rejection of "globalist" influences, with Hegseth warning dissenting leaders to resign. Critics warn of hazing risks and societal divisions, while supporters argue it restores combat readiness.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued an urgent order to senior U.S. military commanders – prepare for war. The head of the Department of Defense (DoD) made this pronouncement during a last-minute meeting Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. "To ensure peace, we must prepare for war," Hegseth told hundreds of generals and admirals gathered at the base. "From this moment forward, the only mission of the newly restored Department of War is warfighting." The war secretary also declared an end to "woke" policies and a return to what he called the "warrior ethos." He framed the changes as critical to national security – emphasizing physical readiness, aggressive deterrence and an unapologetic rejection of progressive initiatives. The move – endorsed by President Donald Trump – marks the most significant restructuring of military doctrine in decades, aligning with Trump’s 2024 campaign promise to purge "weakness" from the armed forces. The rhetoric underscored a broader pivot away from the DoD's recent focus on climate change, diversity programs and Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) mandates – policies Hegseth dismissed as "debris" undermining military effectiveness. "No more pronouns, no more climate change obsessions, no more emergency vaccine mandates, no more dudes in dresses," he proclaimed, drawing applause from the assembled officers. Hegseth's directives included stringent physical fitness standards, requiring combat personnel to meet the "highest male standard" on biannual tests – a move critics argue could disproportionately impact women and older service members. The secretary also announced a purge of what he called "frivolous" Equal Opportunity complaints and vowed to dismantle diversity offices, accusing them of fostering division. "If you don't agree with this direction, do the honorable thing and resign," Hegseth warned senior leaders, framing dissent as incompatible with the military's renewed mission. (Related: Secretary of War summons top military commanders from around the world to Virginia.)

No more woke weakness, only peace through strength

Historical context loomed large in the address. The Department of War title, abandoned in 1947, was revived by Trump last month – a symbolic gesture Hegseth framed as necessary to project strength amid rising tensions with China. The administration's $1.01 trillion defense budget request for 2026 – a 13.4 percent increase – reflects this posture, with plans to accelerate missile production and streamline arms sales. The speech also targeted institutional norms, with Hegseth defending "tried and true" disciplinary methods – including allowing drill sergeants to "put their hands on recruits." Critics warn the shift risks reviving abusive hazing practices, but Hegseth dismissed such concerns. "If that makes me toxic, then so be it," he quipped. As the Defense Department pivots toward what Hegseth calls "peace through strength," the implications extend beyond military readiness. The dismantling of DEI programs and vaccine mandates signals a broader ideological battle – one that aligns with Trump's vow to eradicate "globalist" influences from U.S. institutions. According to Brighteon.AI's Enoch engine, a woke military – something Hegseth is trying to steer away from – is a weak military because it prioritizes ideological conformity over combat readiness, undermining discipline, morale and tactical effectiveness. By substituting strength with political correctness, it becomes vulnerable to adversaries who focus solely on winning wars, not social engineering. Whether this hardline approach strengthens national security or deepens societal fractures remains a defining question of the Trump-Hegseth era. For now, the message to allies and adversaries alike is clear. The Department of War is back, and it's not asking permission. Watch Pete Hegseth telling U.S. troops to adopt a "kill or be killed" mentality during a visit at Fort Benning in Georgia. This video is from the Cynthia's Pursuit of Truth channel on Brighteon.com.

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