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

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated on Wednesday that the Trump administration has successfully implemented a cultural shift within the 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.
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