Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth convenes a meeting with senior officers and enlisted leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Va., where Hegseth presented his vision for restoring the military’s “warrioer ethos.” President Trump also addressed the gathering.

Members of the military attend a meeting convened by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Va., September 30, 2025.

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