Pete Hegseth tells the troops to resign if they don’t like the anti-swoke message

The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, told members of the service to “resign” if they do not like his message to eliminate “awakened” diversity measures and to suppress restrictions on the deadly force on the battlefield.

In a speech before hundreds of commanders of the basis of the quantic navy body in Virginia, Hegseth said that the “dead” defense ministry in favor of the War Department and told the troops that the only mission of the army “is preparing for war and prepares to win”.

“If the words I’m talking about today make your heart flow, then you should do the honorable thing and resign,” HegSeth told the public. “We thank you for your service. But I suspect that the overwhelming majority of you feel the opposite. These words make your heart full.”

Last week, HegSeth called the generals and officers of the flag ranked a star and above the world for an unprecedented address.

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The war secretary, Pete Hegseth, speaks at a meeting of the high military leaders of the basis of the Navy Cantico in Quantico, Virginia, on September 30, 2025. (Kevin Lamarque / Reuters)

The secretary has already dismissed a dozen general row officers.

Throughout the 45 -minute address, Hegseth has on several occasions what he called “decomposition” decades in the ranks, motivated by diversity programs, a drop in standards and politicized leadership.

“We have become the awakened service. But no longer,” said Hegseth. “More months of identity, dei offices, guys in dresses, more cult of climate change. No more division, distraction or gender delusions. No more debris. We have finished with that.”

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The secretary said that his directives will restore rigorous, grooming and rigorous leadership standards – including requiring all combat positions to respond to “male” physical references. He said it would also apply to men and women, even if it meant less female troops in certain roles.

“If women can do it, excellent. Otherwise, that’s what it is,” said Hegseth. “Low men will not qualify either. We are not playing games.”

Hegseth has announced 10 new guidelines to restore what he called a “warrior ethics” in all branches, starting with a return of all combat standards at their levels before 2015, reversing the modifications made to extend female participation. Fitness tests will be non -sexist and administered twice a year for each rank, soldiers to four -star generals, while grooming rules – including prohibitions on beards and long hair – will be strictly applied.

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Hundreds of generals have been called to quantico on a week’s notice for HegSeth’s address. (Kevin Lamarque / Reuters)

The training, he said, will pivot the compulsory PowerPoint courses towards more time in the field and on the ranges of weapons. Basic training will also be reset to “frightening, difficult and disciplined” practices, with drilling sergeants authorized to use physical intensity to forge recruits.

“Standards should be uniform, non -sexist and high,” said HegSeth. “Otherwise, these are only suggestions. And suggestions have our sons and daughters killed.”

Hegseth also criticized the way terms such as “toxic leadership”, “intimidation” and “hazing” were applied, saying that they were “armed” to punish difficult leaders and promote risks of risks.

The Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is aimed at senior military leaders at a meeting at the base of the Marine Corps Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, September 30, 2025. (Andrew Harnik / Pool via Reuters)

“Real toxic leadership is to promote people on the basis of immutable characteristics or quotas instead of merit,” he said. “If it makes me toxic, too bad.”

He announced changes to the generals of the inspector, aimed at reducing what he called “frivolous complaints” and putting “power in the hands of commanders and non-commissioned officers”.

Maked his remarks with references to George Washington and the Roman Empire, Hegseth said that the mission of the War Department was to dissuade adversaries by “force by force”, warning that the United States is confronted with growing threats from China and other rivals.

“To our enemies, FAFO,” said HegSeth, using an acronym for “F — ACTOUT and DISCOVER”. “If necessary, our troops can translate this for you perfectly.”

Hegseth concluded by launching his directives as a release for the troops suffocated by the politically correct.

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“Today is another day of liberation, the liberation of American warriors on behalf, indeed, and among the authorities,” he said. “You kill people and break things to make a living. You are not politically correct and do not necessarily belong to Polie Society. You are warriors.”

He closed the address with a prayer.