Hegseth’s unprecedented meeting in Virginia raises concerns

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered hundreds of US generals and admirals to convene at a Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, on short notice. The unprecedented gathering, which includes senior officers from around the world, has no stated reason, causing alarm and confusion among military sources. Concerns have been raised regarding the security implications of such a large assembly and the requirement for commanders to leave active conflict zones. A Pentagon spokesperson confirmed Hegseth will address senior military leaders but provided no further details about the meeting's agenda. This order follows Hegseth's earlier directive for a 20% reduction in four-star generals and admirals, and the reported dismissal of Lieutenant General Jeffrey Kruse. In fullHegseth has ordered hundreds of generals to a meeting. Nobody knows what it’s aboutThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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